Date: October 29, 2020 03:52 pm Title: The reason of life is to find life
Now, this was the version of Casino Night we deserved (and the Pam version of the teapot card we didn't know we needed). I really love that Pam just *has* to share this accomplishment with Jim, and that Jim's reaction is to literally buy out the store. I don't know what Pam's talking about, I think that was some very tasty cheese. :)
Author's Response: Strangely enough, I find it hard to write romance-romance for me, and I was very nervous writing (and especially publishing) this chapter. I'm so glad it turned out well!
Date: August 13, 2020 07:46 pm Title: The reason of life is to find life
Awwww. I love that for the stakes of this story Pam getting her art printed as a postcard is PERFECT. It represents going places but also staying home, and making money her own way but not too much. It's lovely. As was the emotion and the sending a postcard, of course.
Author's Response: Thank you, Comfect! I like postcards and Postcrossing, so I couldn't resist sharing my hobby with favorite characters in an appropriate way.
Date: July 03, 2020 04:10 pm Title: The reason of life is to find life
I didn't have time to review this at my time of reading, so sorry that this isn't more in-depth. My thoughts on this chapter can be safely summed up with a fist pump and 'Yes~!'.
Author's Response: Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter that much :)
Date: July 01, 2020 03:23 am Title: The reason of life is to find life
I have no idea what Pam is so excited about, but I love that her instinct is to get Jim to meet her. I wish she had hugged him - I feel like he’s keeping his hands in his pockets to stop himself from hugging her too.
“‘The earlier one? To check the expiration date of the yogurts you're going to eat?’ Jim smirked, and Pam blushed.” Oh this line is SO very perfect!
Pam’s painting printed as a postcard is so cool! Jim’s enthusiasm is beautiful.
(When we can finally send things again, I have a postcard I’m very excited to send to you, & this reminded me of that).
“But neither of them spotted the changes.” Of course they didn’t... They’re far too wrapped up in each other to notice trivial things like the changing weather.
“Don't forget us then” Wow. This is such a great twist on Pam’s note to Jim. I love that it’s him saying it to her, about her art instead.
I love that it’s a universal truth that elderly will pay their bills at the post office until the end of time... That’s true of here too.
Oh, it’s so sweet to know that Pam looked at their painting excursion as a possible date! She borrowed the dress! She was excited! I love that she still had a good time, even with Jim’s nap.
“I just left it in the office” Way to hit me with the Paper Airplane feels. Wait. Have you watched that episode?! I can’t remember, but I feel like you haven’t finished Season 9? I’ll send you a link for the clip Jim leaving his umbrella makes me think of!
“she hadn't prepared for that at all, even with her determination and written confession” This is just so pure and adorable! And now the Casino Night dialogue! So, so good.
This was such a wonderful chapter! I wish I had more jellybeans to give!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your amazing review, Jenna! And yes, you guessed it right about Jim's wish to hug :)
I spent much time trying to figure out this chapter, and I'm thrilled you liked it!
Date: June 30, 2020 08:33 pm Title: The reason of life is to find life
Love this chapter! Pam's getting herself more under control here and it's lovely to see. I really like that despite what her art teacher wants, she's also still drawing what she wants. Great to see that bit of spunk to her. After all, an interest like that should be about what brings her joy not what someone else demands. Great way to show her accomplishing that.
Speaking of things Pam wants, her inviting Jim to the lunch date was another great way to show that. She's not scared to go after what she wants now and I love that Jim's there for her. Even more because she's had this plan in place to surprise him. He's been a major catalyst for her change and it's adorable to see her recognize that and bring him into everything. Especially with the image on the postcards.
Then of course we get into one of the best romantic tropes and I'm all sorts of here for it. Kissing in the rain along with Casino Night lines but in this new context. *chef's kiss*
Their relationship has been increasing well up to know. To have this scene feels appropriate. They're both in a good place to take these next steps and it's wonderful to envision.
Though of course I'm VERY curious to read what she wrote on that postcard. Can't wait for the next update.
Author's Response: Thank you, Warrior! Somehow, this chapter was hard to write, and I appreciate your kind words so much. And the update is almost here!
Date: June 30, 2020 05:44 pm Title: The reason of life is to find life
What a lovely chapter. I wish it were longer, though. But that’s just me being greedy :)
Author's Response: Thank you, Merria! I wish they were longer too...