Penname: lapdogdesign Real name: EM Anderson
Member Since: February 14, 2007

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Summary: After the death of a fellow co-worker, the rest of the office must carry on with their daily routine. However, when a journal is discovered containing many of their secrets, they all have to confront their secrets and the consequences that go with them.
Categories: Other
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 14520 Read Count: 32476 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 23, 2007 Updated: April 10, 2007
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Date: March 23, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: The Desk

Hmm. You've got me intrigued! Who could it be. Dwight? Stanley? Creed? (I'm not sure about the exact seating layout of the office. so I don't know who it could be.)

I'm loving the Jim/Pam interaction too. Maybe soon they'll be able to confess their feelings aloud.

More, please! 

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 04, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: The Secret

Awwww! Dwight and Angela. *fangirly sigh* And poor Phyllis! And Stanley, with Michael offering to be his son? That is SO Michael. Staples?? Karen, you traitor! *shakes fist* Like Jim would ever leave D-M to go to Staples.

I just got caught back up with this story and it's awesome. Seeing your versions of the backstories of all of the characters is mesmerizing! Can't wait for more. This is such an original idea! 

Summary: The Dunder Mifflinites have had enough of Jim and Pam's insipid love saga. It's time something was done.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Humor, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 10197 Read Count: 19458 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: March 23, 2007 Updated: April 16, 2007
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Date: April 06, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: Stairwells

Loved Pam's questionnaire questions, and especially loved the ways the rest of the Committee surreptitiously "signaled" each other whenever they were putting a plan into action. Hee.

This fic is a lot of fun to read. Can't wait for the epilogue. 

Summary:

A shockingly accurate post-cocktails fic written during the hainous. Jim rebuffs Pam's apologies and while distraught at the grocery store she meets a handsome stranger who catches Karen's eye too.

EPILOGUE ADDED :) STORY FINISHED! I had to change it to Explicit Sexual Content so avoid the epilogue if that isn't really your thing.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Karen, Other
Genres: Angst, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content, Moderate sexual content, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15365 Read Count: 50730 ePub Downloads: 8
[Report This] Published: March 24, 2007 Updated: May 16, 2007
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Date: April 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: World's Worst Car Ride....Ever

Oh man, I LOVE Jackson. LOVE LOVE LOVE him.

It's funny because I just had a long chat thursday night with my best online friend and fellow Office fangirl, and we talked about how Pam needs to meet someone NOW. Someone really great and NOT Roy, and move on a little. Because she can't sit there and pine for Jim forever. And here you've got it written so perfectly. 

I have no idea if this is where you're taking this story, but I can TOTALLY see this turning into Karen finding the guy she's REALLY supposed to be with, and then understanding how Jim has felt all this time. Then of course, she and Jim break up, Jackson and she move back to the Village and Pam and Jim make destined-to-be, sweet, sweet love and have lots of babies, the end. LMAO.

But wherever you are taking this, I'm on board. More, please! 

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 30, 2007 Title: Chapter 9: Being Friends is Harder Than It Looks

Your A/Ns made me crack up, even if I didn't understand at all what the medical terms meant. I thought I'd say "So you're on the vagina squad?" except that a) it's probably a pejorative term, and b) I'm guessing a REAL doctor doesn't watch the cheesy fake doctor show (Grey's Anatomy) where I heard that phrase. And hey, I've got two healthy kids delivered by the likes of you, so don't think I'm dissin' you in any way.

Anywho...

So did Karen and Jackson make the bowling plans in the breakroom before Pam and Jim came off the roof? Or do they have other plans on Saturday? And I love Pam's read of the developing Karen/Jackson situation -- and how Pam doesn't want to be Jim's second choice, his second best. I'm really interested to see how you're going to resolve all of this!

And angry!Jackson...*shivers*...oooh, can't wait to see more of him! 

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 22, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: What if the Beatles Were Wrong?

Hee. "All You Need Is Love" -- well maybe trust would be nice too.  :D

Great chapter, as always. Can't wait to see how blindsided Jim is when Karen suddenly isn't so sure about him. Nothing is guaranteed.

Go Pam, laying it all out there. And Jim, god bless him, trying to convince himself that he can decide to love Karen because she's the safer, more secure choice.

I want more Jackson like whoa,  but I REALLY want to see the fallout of this chapter from Jim's perspective. Regardless, I can't wait to see where you take us next!

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 08, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: I Don't Want to Be the Third Jackass

Hee! I loved this chapter. Jackson is awesome, of course. It's cool that he and Pam are just friends...with the potential to be more. Love his reads on Jim's feelings, and nice deflection on his part about Karen. Now I can't wait for the return of Jealous!Jim! Wheee!

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 18, 2007 Title: Chapter 7: Do I Smell Like Garlic?

I love Karen and Jackson together, and how he knows she has a Thing for him. And awwww they have the ethnicity thing in common! I see them falling in love and moving to the Village and having lots of dark-complected babies. Please?

And Dwight timing Jim's visit to Pam's desk and knowing the significance of the grape soda was classic. 

Love the quick update! More, please! 

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 17, 2007 Title: Chapter 6: It Would Be Easier to Move On if I Didn't Love You So Much

Man. As much as I've loved your other fics, I have been jonesing for a little Jackson lately.

It is so in character for Pam to be most upset by the favorite movies, and for Jim to notice -and be bothered by the significance of- the song on her phone. That he feels a little bad playing up his weekend with Karen (but glad that he got a reaction) but that he is physically sickened by her convo with Jackson (when she's doing the same thing) I thought was awesome too. And the fact that Pam recognized his reaction and went to the roof to (sorta) comfort and reassure him... *love*

More, please. Now that Fool's Bargain and Hey Jealousy are finished, this fic has hopped to the top of my "stalking eagerly awaiting updates" list, along with Squirrel. 

Summary: Past Featured StoryMember's Choice - Pam thought she was throwing these letters away. But what happens when your garbage doesn't stay in the garbage? Set mid-season 3.
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Other, Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 47299 Read Count: 182614 ePub Downloads: 33
[Report This] Published: March 25, 2007 Updated: April 01, 2008
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Date: April 23, 2007 Title: Chapter 9: and I'd dig my way home

Oh, man! What a cliffhanger to leave us with! Good for you. ;)

It's funny, because I'm all invested in the Jim and Pam parts of this story, their letters, but I'm also really focused on Marsha and *her* story. I love that it also took letters for Marsha to reconnect with her family. Upon reread, the letter from Audrey and Marsha's reaction made me tear up!

Good luck with your real life stuff. I'll be looking forward to reading more of your story when you can return to it -- don't disparage it, it's really good! 



Author's Response: I hope it wasn't too much of a cliffhanger. And I'm really glad that you liked the parts about Marsha. :) Thanks for your comments!

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: March 25, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: the deep end...

I like this concept quite a lot. I'd love to see you continue it. In canon, we never get the chance to really know what's going on in their minds. This letter idea is an original way for we the audience to know what Pam is thinking.

Plus, I'd love for Marsha to start looking through Jim's trash... :)

Looking forward to more, should you decide to continue... 



Author's Response: I'm embarrassed to admit this, but this idea came to me because I have actually written letters like this. Multiple times. Although, I'm usually too paranoid to write them down, so I just write them as emails and then delete them. Anyways, about the story... I've gotten some interest so I think I'll keep going with it. No word on Jim's trash as yet, but we shall see...

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 04, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: I watched you asleep

Aww. Poor Pam. And I can't believe Marsha got up the nerve to call (even if she did hang up)! Man, I'm hoping that someday Marsha just leaves a file with all the letters on Jim's desk. Hmm. But how would she explain that it wasn't Pam leaving them?

I'm really enjoying this story. However you envision it continuing, I'm definitely along for the ride!



Author's Response:

Don't worry. There is a plan. And if I do say so myself, it's a pretty good one. Or at least, I think it's good, which probably means it's crap, but whatever because it's my story so I get to do whatever I want with it.

In the meantime, I'm glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 05, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: you're like my best friend

Eeeeeek!!! Marsha left Jim a letter! And this latest missive from Pam was a doozy! Whee!

Oh man! Can't wait to see what happens next! 



Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it! Enthusiasm like yours just makes me want to write faster! So thanks for the motivation.

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 09, 2007 Title: Chapter 6: just as I find my footing

This story has taken a really interesting turn. I can see the situation from Marsha's POV as well as Jim being creeped out by what could be (for all he knows) a potentially psycho stalker. But I think the curiousity/desire to know what Pam is thinking will win out with Jim. If he turns Marsha in to her employer, he will get no more Pam letters. If he says anything to Pam, she'll flip out and he will get no more letters from Marsha. If he doesn't leave Marsha any letters to Pam...Marsha will deliver no more letters from  Pam. So I think Jim will ultimately start writing.

Man, I can't wait to read more...this is one of my favorite stories going...one I stalk MTT for updates. More, please! 



Author's Response: What? I have my own stalker? That is so cool!! As for all your speculation, you'll just have to wait and see... 

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: May 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 10: still you're my best friend

Eeeeee! So will Jim run to the office and find that last letter in Pam's trashcan? Will he leave her the 20-year-old-Jim letter? 

I loved that Pam was the only one to notice the tension in Jim's posture when everyone else was oblivious.*sigh* They're MFEO!

Of course, I hadn't forgotten this story! It's become one of my favorites. And now I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for another chapter! :D Great job! 



Author's Response:

Aw! You just made me smile really big. Like this, :D!

Jim's got some thinking to do, but I can safely say that the 20-year-old-Jim letter will make a reappearance at some point.

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: May 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 12: unless of course I was already there

It is so funny -- I just drove home from the drive-in, and on the way home something made me think about your fic, and wonder what would happen with Karen (and thus got me hoping for an update.) And when I get home, here's an update! Yay!

Great chapter, just like all the rest. I loved Jim's thoughts on the lack of stuff in the box from Karen, and how even without Pam, they wouldn't have been right for each other. 

It's funny, though. The girlfriend in Jim's "age 23" letter sounds a lot like Karen. Hmm.

Great update. Can't wait for more! 



Author's Response:

Whoa! Maybe you've got ESP! Can you also move coat racks with your mind? Seriously, try it. I wouldn't be surprised if you could.

I'm so glad you liked this chapter. And there's more coming about Jim's girlfriend.

Summary: Spoilers through Cocktails. Pam has a spill.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe, Present
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 8214 Read Count: 12797 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: March 26, 2007 Updated: April 21, 2007
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Date: April 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1--To Recreate Us

Boy, the Jim/Pam developments in this chapter scream "it's all good" to me -- so why do I feel like I'm waiting for the other show to drop when I remember this line:

Maybe some mornings were just destined to end badly.

Yikes! More, please! Adding to favorites so I don't miss when you update.



Author's Response: Thanks for adding me!  It's taking me a bit to get the second chapter posted, but it's done now, and I'm having a much easier time with the ones that follow.  Watch for updates soon!  :-)

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 22, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3--Every Day is the Wrong Day

This story has got me mesmerized. The idea of something major, catastrophic happening just as Pam and Jim are FINALLY ready to be together, all emotions out on the table...seriously, it is just fascinating to me.

I loved Pam's discussions with Greg, Jim's reactions to Pam's accident...I wish I could be more specific, but I just really really like thi story a lot. It's well written and the characterization is spot on to me. Especially Michael wanting to be drawn semi-nude, then playing on the stretcher, then throwing up. 

Can't wait for more. Well done! 

Summary: UPDATED SUMMARY: Pam realizes she's sprialing down. We meet a few new friends as she finds her strength. Spoilers up to The Negotiation.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Ensemble, Jim, Karen, Other, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, Fluff, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 16869 Read Count: 43847 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: March 26, 2007 Updated: July 12, 2008
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Date: April 23, 2007 Title: Chapter 6: Skill #6: Let your friends do the talking

Yay! Competition for Jim! Bring it on, Dom! (Great picture, BTW)

More, please! 



Author's Response: I love Dom...always have....

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: May 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 9: Skill #5: Let your friends do the talking-Part 2

Ooh. I wonder who it is in the hallway? Katy? Roy? Karen? I hope Patrick's discussion gets Jim thinking about how much of a wanker he HAS been to Pam.

One small note -- you called Patrick "Charlie" a couple of times in this chapter. 

Update soon, please! 



Author's Response: Wow. Haha. Bad habit. I watch wayyyy too much lost.
I think I'm gonna go fix that.

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 22, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: Skill #5: Going with the flow.

Oooh. I like this story a lot. First, off, I must say how much I love links to "visual aids" for stories, so I'm loving those in your fic.

I like Allison a lot. That's just what this love triangle needs -- someone determined to stir the pot, bring things to a head. The only problem is that I actually like Karen (just like I like her in canon.) But you can't get in the way to made-for-each-other true love, baby. So, sorry, Karen. Because I'm thinking that once she gets a little confidence, Hot!Pam will not be denied.

Can't wait to read what happens next! 



Author's Response: Yeah. If I were in that office, I would be Allison. I'd be bustin' some chops.

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 29, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: Skill #8: Set him straight.

Yay Pam for getting that all out! And I like Patrick a lot...what's he going to do to Jim? Can't wait to see where things progress from here!


Author's Response: I love it when Pam yells at people....

Summary: Past Featured StoryMichael decides to take his sales dream team on a little trip and pulls Pam along for the ride. Spoilers through Cocktails.
Categories: Other, Alternate Universe
Characters: Angela, Bob Vance, Dwight, Jan, Jim, Karen, Michael, Pam, Pam/Other, Phyllis, Ryan, Stanley
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content, Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 44699 Read Count: 129887 ePub Downloads: 45
[Report This] Published: March 27, 2007 Updated: April 17, 2007
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Date: April 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 12: It's impractical, I'm not going to try to get a house like that.

Wow. I have to say that I can really see this - the idea that Pam has evolved though the hardship she's had to face post-Casino Night while Jim really hasn't. He was striving to get BACK to where he was on Casino Night, while Pam has really moved beyond that.

The fact that he STILL hasn't broken up with Karen infuriates me.

I loved Ryan's "I'm not Jim" speech. I can't believe you have me rooting for Ryan/Pam in this story! It really is an amazing feat.

Though the fact that Pam was conentrating on Jim's sweaty hands or the counter digging into her back -- instead of the fact that she's kissing Jim! --made me really sad.

This is a really great story you've crafted here. Personally I could see it ending with Pam moving to NYC for school, leaving it open ended as to who she ultimately ends up with (if anyone). That both relationships were necessary for her to get to the point to leave D-M and venture out on her own. But however you envision it ending, I'll be sad to see it finished, that's for sure.

Great job, seriously. 

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 09, 2007 Title: Chapter 11: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.

I like this chapter a lot. Well first I should say that I got all giddy when I saw an update! *squee* Ok, back to the review. I liked that Pam was able to put into perspective the fling with Ryan, though I felt bad for him after being rejected by Kelly and Pam. Poor guy. 

But...Jim at his old desk, hatching prank plans, catching Pam's eye throughout the day...it feels like old times, good times, but Karen is still in the mix. And even *I* feel bad about that. Well, not bad enough to want Jim to stay with her... let's not get crazy here.

Great update to a really original fic. More, please!  



Author's Response: Thank you! I know, poor Ryan, right?  There will be more soon, I promise! :)

Reviewer: lapdogdesign Signed
Date: April 06, 2007 Title: Chapter 10: Well I heard they made out... and had sex.

I was so excited to see an update to this story. I love how things are not so black and white here...its so much more realistic. That Pam and Ryan have sorta-feelings for each other, hook up yet again the morning after. I love how everyone immediately jumps in to bail each other out of potentially revealing moments with Michael. Talk about a team building exercise -- this trip sure was one!

I'm enjoying the continued awkwardness between Jim and Pam, but at least they're talking now, even if it's just about being friends. I was fearful that the drunken 'passion' between them the night before would make speaking even more difficult, but I'm glad to see that it isn't.

And Ryan having no messages from Kelly...wow, that was a surprise. She might be a lot smarter than any of us give her credit for, or maybe her date went that well.

I cannot wait to see what happens when everyone goes home.



Author's Response: I'm so glad that you appreciate the "grey areas" of the situation hehe.  And next up should reveal more about what happens once they are back in the "real world." :) Thank you!!