An answer to one of life's great mysteries...what has happened to parts of Jim's wardrobe?
I really liked this. I'm not going to examine why I thought it was awesome to read about Jim Halpert's shirts, because I might scare myself. Beautifully written.
Author's Response:
Please. This weekend I had a conversation about The Office at dinner w/my parents, aunt and uncle and sister. When we started talking about Jim and Pam my sister said "Seriously. You need to calm down."
So I'm familiar with the scaring yourself thing. :)
Thanks so much for the review. I'm so glad you liked it.
You've done a really lovely job of providing backstory for all her hates. Nice!
Jim proposes to Pam......I guess I should just include this in my alternate universe series (it's a bit of a prequal to Labor Relations and DVD Saturday), but haven't done that yet.
Aw, so cute. Dueling Jam is always fun. The email was very cute, but my favourite line?
Jim contemplated removing the pencil from the cup on his desk, walking over to Andy, and shoving it in his eye.
Title comes from the INXS song of the same name (the original INXS, with Michael Hutchence).
Not enough time for all that I want for you...
Do not fear the smut, girl7, for you are a virtuoso! In character and on the livingroom floor! Nice! I love how the sex wasn't the end of the chapter, because what makes Jim and Pam so wonderful are the little moments of banter, and what you've written suits them perfectly.
Post The Convict - just a brief scenario, pondering that episode. Jim, Pam, Karen, Einstein...the usual gang. (Originally written as one of a collection of scenes; decided to let it be a stand alone. For now.)
This is so, so excellent. It's just quiet and to the point and really conveys the tiredness you feel when you watch them struggling. Too many great lines to quote, but I loved this, because I could really feel myself sigh along with him:
‘Do you have a future here?’ She heard herself ask. ‘You tell me,’ he countered, looking back at her wearily.
He's had a really rough night and is so tired of trying to work everything out. I would love to see an outcome like this, actually, as opposed the the Big Fight lots of people seem to be hoping for.
And this is great : Just stood up, walked around the desk and reached for him. Finally, reached for him. because yes! It's all she needs to do, I think. I hope.
Okay, enough rambling. Beautiful job, as always!
Jim, Pam...and a partridge in a pear tree. There are 12 days of Christmas - there will be 12 chapters of this story.
I'm not really a WIP kind of girl, but I'm really enjoying this (Roy and Jim's conversation was excellent) and I look forward to reading the rest!
Author's Response:
Thanks Paper Jam! I know reading a WIP is torturous sometimes - but I'm too impatient to wait till I've got the whole thing done before posting.
Hang in there!! More soon!
Jim and Sasha! I'm so in love. Very nicely done. Best line:
It's amazing how kids can take the most complex things and make them incredibly simple.
They are quite the couple. :)
It's true though - no? Kids tend to cut to the chase.
Someone needs to give these 2 a clue.
Oh, yay! Very sexy and sweet!
Author's Response: YAY! Glad you thought so. I struggle with the steam - always. I think I have a propensity to err on the cheesy side - which I don't really want to do. I hope this came across the way I wanted it to.
BWAH! Thanks for this, I needed a good chuckle.
Beautifully written. This had such a peaceful, playful tone, lightheaded and surreal. Well done.
This is... I actually don't have words. Each section is so simple, yet complete. The writing is beautiful and I loved every single line, epecially carrot sticks and hands inside coat sleeves, because it's those tiny little gestures that make them. Brilliant.
Lovely series. Well done. Strangely, I liked Ryan the best, which I was not expecting. You wrote him really well. And I love Pam painting how Jim feels to her.
I read this whole thing with my mouth hanging open. Every line is perfectly in character. I couldn't begin to list all my favourites here, but the last line was so, so, perfect and hopeful. Amazing.
She's been parking in the same space for years....Title taken from "The Trapeze Swinger" by Iron & Wine.
This is absolutely wonderful. How is it possible you say so much with parking space choices? Lovely.
Author's Response: Thank you....just as it's all in the pauses, it's all in the parking space choices. :)
I came here to post a weather fic (sort of) and found this. It's uncanny. Huh.
Anyway, beautiful work, as always, especially: pigeon toed, grass honking, the popsicle house and sledding.
her smokescreen “everything is cool here” face.
Nice.
a mug with big bold letters: World’s Best Employee.
This made me feel squishy inside. What a lovely touch.
What a great job, Semby. I really enjoyed this.
Author's Response: Thank you!
Ah! Awesome. My favourite line: Even though he always falls asleep right afterwards.
Author's Response: Thank you! I couldn't decide whether I wanted it to be falling asleep or watching TV. So I figured Ryan's probably the type who just passes out!
This was like a wonderful dream. Beautifully written.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! The dreamlike quality was something I was going for, so I'm glad it came across!
She's already remade herself once this year, and now she wonders if she has to do it all over again so soon.Lovely, lovely story.
She only has to grab his hand once, but the way he catches her wrist almost makes her lose her balance again.
Squee.
This was a great line and made me inexplicably happy: "Ooooh, Big Tuna! I think you found your open waters."I also loved the shared smile over Pam admitting Jim was her date for the wedding. Good job!
I can really feel the awkwardness and uncertainty and I love the little ways you have them reaching out to each other, slowly.
You've done a really great job of writing Pam's loneliness and frustration. And of course this line: "It's not—you know what, it doesn't matter. I'm not going to tell you who to hang out with." broke my heart.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Thanks for reading!
10 Some how I feel like show and tell was Jim's ruse to learn more about Pam... very nice. I love them sharing such intimate things with each other. A beautiful image.