Date: April 19, 2008 08:31 am Title: after a deep sleep
I'm glad they got it out, no matter how they had to do it. Way to go intervening waitress!!
I am a little giddy, like Pam!
Date: February 23, 2008 03:10 am Title: after a deep sleep
Eeek the beginning was really awkward! Poor kids... I'm glad the restaurant staff tried to knock some sense into Jim, that was really funny. Aww and the notes, followed by the whispering -- so precious! I'm so sad to hear that it's almost over. =(
Author's Response: Well, it couldn't be TOO easy. I mean, that just wouldn't be any fun to read about. Oh no, wait, it would've. Really, I was just a big fan of the notes/letters theme at this point, so having them actually talk to each other just wouldn't have been as much fun for me to write. So selfish reasoning all around I guess. ;)
Date: November 17, 2007 05:07 pm Title: after a deep sleep
Too sweet, with the notes at the table.
Date: November 16, 2007 12:06 pm Title: after a deep sleep
Twenty questions has never been so hott or romantic. I love this, Az!
10 [Report This]Date: November 08, 2007 11:56 am Title: after a deep sleep
Must force myself. Only one review, even though it is 16 chapters. Because I wanted to reread it so I could get started on the newest chapter. Because how could I go into it cold? Seems unreasonable to me.
Do you know how strange it is to be reading it now that so much has happened in the real show. It makes me happy that JAM happened in real (fictional) life. (this is in no way saying that this last chapter isn't awesome because it is, and i haven't even read it yet!)
Ya know what I just realized. Pam should have been recycling those letters. Shesh Pam, you don't care about the environment at ALL do you?
I love the letters. I so do. Because they are very Pam. And its heartbreaking even though I know happiness is ahead in both the real (fictional) Pam and the fictional (fictional) Pam.
OMG.... okay, emailing you.
Okay, Pam Halpert. Just... its so awesome. Just even thinking about it reduces me to a pile of mush. Its so right.
Okay, so... I still can't allow it in my head that Pam worked there before Jim. Jim SO worked there before Pam. I am just putting that out there. I don't care what is canon now. Jim before Pam.
Not that that was directly mentioned in that chapter, but it worked in my head that way!
Ya know. I know you say I am an awesome cheerleader. But, I just have to say. There was one chapter you did a little shout out to me, and just rereading it again made me all sorts of happy. So... I think it goes both ways because you are just amazing.
I wasn't going to quote anything, but "All he could see was a little girl running to him. A little girl with curly brown pigtails, bright green eyes, and Pam's smile. That was what he wanted."
Gah, breaks my heart. Just FYI. Because I love it. And.... yeah.
This is SO not related to the story, but somehow my brain made a leap. I am leaving for the weekend tomorrow. We have a whole mess of dishes that need to get washed. I am trying to decide whether to take time I don't have to wash them before I leave, which would be the smart thing, because leavin unwashed dishes until Sunday isn't smart. However, I am hoping my roomie would do them over the weekend, since she has done dishes.... once? twice? all semester... so... decision time.
Ya know. In that part and the last chapter I realized how much crap I still have to do before tomorrow/Monday/Tuesday. But still I am reading. I will probably regret this. But... um. I'm doing it.
Its been a while since I said anything related to the story, so just to update you, I will also say that wow, I love Jim's realizations as he is reading her letters. Just. Wow.
Yeah, so Pam being madly in love with Jim's body parts just reminded me of how in like I am with BC and his smile and his hands and his laugh. Yeah, I'm pathetic.
I just scheduled a dentist appointment. EVIL.
Larissa so is his younger sister. :)
And his 29th birthday letter. So wonderful!
I wish I would get a dream girl letter under my windshield wiper. Much better than a ticket *still upset about that*
Oh yeah, this: "Do you think we should try to keep our relationship a secret at work?" Makes me smile like this :D
I can never spell the word definitly. I hate to work on that.
And that Yes. Makes me happy also.
And I can finally hit submit on what could quite possibly be my longest review ever.
Author's Response:
Wow. The epic review of the century. Did you ever know that you're my hero?
No one could expect you to go into it cold. I had to reread the last 5 or so chapters myself just to remember what was going on. In fact, that's been my plan all along. I'll get a bunch of people to beta this thing months after they read the last chapter just to get them to reread the original story so I can boost its numbers. Glad to see everything's going according to plan so far. ;)
I agree, it's very different to read it now that the show has progressed so far. It's different to write it too. I mean, there's just something about seeing happy Jam on screen that makes it a lot easier to write in a story.
I like Pam's letters too. They're so her, but in another way they're so me, and that just makes them really fun for me to reread.
Yeah, I remember that shout out. I hardly knew you back then. Just from the TwoP board. And I kind of remember thinking to myself, who IS this girl sometimes because you were just so random and funny. I'm glad we're friends now. :)
I forgot about that little fantasy of Jim's. I almost didn't put it in because I thought it was a little too schmoopy even for this story which is very schmoopy, but I'm glad I did now because it really is cute.
You know what I think about the dishes situation.
You're not pathetic, you have a crush. It's cute. Not pathetic, cute. It's totally fine to have a crush and be a girl every once in awhile. Or all the time in my case. Oh, that reminds me I should email you about last night. Nothing big, just you know, girly stuff.
Sorry about the dentist. You should ask him if he's willing to change his name to Crentist. I think it would help his business a lot. Unless his name already is Crentist, in which case can you ask him to get me Dwight's autograph the next time he comes in for a filling.
Yeah, I'm definitely a fan of Larissa as his younger sister. As you well know!
Definitely. You should definitely work on spelling the word definitely.
I know. I like the "yes" too. Almost as much as I like Jim's "yes" in The Return.
Date: August 16, 2007 08:56 am Title: after a deep sleep
Oh Azlin....when is the final chapter to arrive? :)
I have been trying to be patient, but I really love your story!
Author's Response: I'm so sorry! I've been completely swamped lately. I have finals this week and then I'm moving and then I'm going home for two weeks (all of this in the next 48 hours or so!). Hopefully I'll have some time to write while I'm at home next week. The next chapter is actually almost half done, but I can never seem to find enough time to just finish the darn thing. So anyway, thanks for your patience and I'm hoping to get it to my betas in another week or so. Then I'll post as soon as I hear back from them.
Date: August 01, 2007 09:16 pm Title: after a deep sleep
You're back!!! This is soo good!!! Please don't die trying, how else will I finish reading?! ;-)
This is awesome!!! I love it!!!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm pretty sure I won't die, but if I do you can just assume that Pam and Jim live happily ever after. Don't worry though, I have every intention of giving this story a fitting ending!
Date: August 01, 2007 12:47 pm Title: after a deep sleep
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I have been avoiding this story because I don't like to start on WIP because I am VERY IMPATIENT!!!! But, I started this one last night at midnight and finished it today and I have been smiling so much that my mouth hurts......I cannot wait until the end. It is so refreshing to read a feelgood well written story...BRAVO....Can't wait for the rest!!!!!!
Author's Response: I'm breaking my own reviewing rule (usually I respond to reviews in the order that I get them) to tell you that I am so glad you reviewed! This really made my day, and gave me the little nudge I needed to work on the next chapter. Making people smile is my favorite thing in the whole world! And I'm glad you liked the feel-good style. That's my favorite thing to write and read but it seems like a lot of people are only interested in other things. So anyway, sorry to ramble on, but I just wanted to let you know how much your review meant to me! Thanks again!
Date: July 31, 2007 10:55 am Title: after a deep sleep
Yay - I was so happy to see an update...and also that Jim and Pam are finally speaking :)
Can't wait to see where the story goes next!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you were excited for more of this. I really appreciate your review and I hope to have the next chapter done fairly soon!
10 [Report This]Date: July 28, 2007 06:45 pm Title: after a deep sleep
A most excellent chapter! I really love this story. Can't wait for the conclusion.
Author's Response:
Yay! I finally made it to your review! I've been looking forward to responding just so I could say this:
four score and... seven (days) ago, I, your author, was brought forth upon a most excellent adventure conceived by my new friends Bill...and Ted. These two great gentlemen are dedicated to a proposition which was true in my time, just as it's true today. Be excellent to each other. And...PARTY ON DUDES!!!
Okay sorry, I think I've fulfilled my loser geekiness quota for the day.
In other news, thank you for a most excellent review! Please ignore me while I slink away in shame...
Date: July 28, 2007 12:42 pm Title: after a deep sleep
This was a wonderful chapter and well worth the wait! Only one more, sad :(
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it! I'll be sad to see this story go too, but I think it's a little overdue at this point. I've been writing this for almost 5 months now, which is a long time all things considered!
Date: July 27, 2007 07:21 pm Title: after a deep sleep
At this rate are they going to write out their wedding vows?! Hee, just kidding! My computer broke and I haven't had one for about 3 weeks. Got the new one today and just in time for a new chapter - kismet! Only 2 more?! The end is near :(
Actual review: great chapter, the notes were very sweet and I love the "heat" I feel when you write their kisses and looks.
Author's Response:
Well, I wouldn't put it past them to write out their wedding vows! :P I'm kidding, too. But I think I should warn you that you're not too far off on that whole wedding thing... /epilogue spoiler.
Anyways, moving on, I'm so glad you're still enjoying this story, and I'm very pleased about the "heat" comment. I realize my stuff is super tame compared to so many others, but those are the parts I worry about most just because I'm never sure if I can really pull them off. Thanks for the review! And for your continued support; It means a lot to me.
Date: July 27, 2007 11:38 am Title: after a deep sleep
Yay! It's definitely worth the wait. You captured the awkwardness so well! Writing letters while sitting across from each other at the same table? Awesome. And Will you be my girlfriend? Awww! I'm glad you're determined to finish the story.
Author's Response:
Yes I am determined. In fact, I'm so determined that it's started interfering with my real life, but really who needs college when you could write fanfic for a living. Sadly, you can't write fanfic for a living so I guess I'll have to graduate, which means I'll have to keep studying, which means I won't have as much time for fanfic as I used to. But luckily I managed to find some time last night, so I can safely say that the next chapter is at least 1/3 done. Hope that's good news! Thanks for the review!
Date: July 27, 2007 09:49 am Title: after a deep sleep
Oh, I was so worried when they weren't connecting at dinner! But your solution was way better that if they had just had a great time from the start. Really good job!
Author's Response: Sorry I had you worried, but I think you should know by now that I'm all about the happy-go-fluffy endings, so I assume you weren't really that worried. Anyway, I'm so glad you liked it! It means a lot to me that you've kept reading and reviewing! ;)
Date: July 27, 2007 08:44 am Title: after a deep sleep
OK, I was so discombobulated that I posted this review on the wrong story. Oops!
Wow -- I am so excited to see this update. Re-reading the previous chapter just made me all kinds of giddy.
I have nothing insightful to say, but these 2 lines just made me squee with glee:
“Is that the guy that was hiding out in the kitchen for so long?” So freaking adorable, that Jim. Guh.
Will you be my girlfriend? Please say yes. (Out loud, if you can manage it.) The two of them passing notes -- so adorable. I can see them being nervous after all the buildup. I would be, too.
Author's Response:
Sorry, lisahoo, didn't mean to break your brain like that! ;)
I'm so glad you're still enjoying this! I love those lines, too. And yeah, I really think they'd have some trouble even though they've basically already confessed everything in their letters.
Anyway, thanks for the review!
Date: July 27, 2007 07:02 am Title: after a deep sleep
Hey, Azlin! While I thought for a second that the hand-written notes were a little long to be totally believable, I quickly silenced that annoying voice in my head and just enjoyed this chapter. :)
Seriously, this was a fabulous chapter. Funny and poignant, and I love that even the waitress could tell that Jim was being awkward. Looking forward to the finale!
Author's Response: Re the notes: Your initial thought was definitely shared by every other sane person reading this. Luckily for my fluff bone I managed to suspend my own disbelief and let the silliness just come out in little notes across the table. If you can believe it they used to be even longer and sappier before my beta made me see reason! Thanks for the review, Mose!
10 [Report This]Date: July 27, 2007 06:40 am Title: after a deep sleep
Yay - it was worth the wait. The passing notes idea is the dorkiest thing I could imagine, so yes - it seemed very much like them. Nice work, Azlin! Looking forward to the grand finale!! :-)
Author's Response: Yeah, they are such dorks, huh? Well, I hope the finale lives up to your expectations! I've been so busy lately that finding time to write has been getting harder and harder (twss) but hopefully I'll be able to get it to my betas by the end of the week. *crosses fingers but rejoices that she's finally set herself a deadline*
Date: July 27, 2007 06:22 am Title: after a deep sleep
Thank goodness there is an epilogue, I'm not ready to let this fic go! Great chapter, loved Jim's creativity with the little game of 20 questions.
Author's Response: Well, actually there's one more chapter and then an epilogue, so hopefully that's even better. I honestly can't believe I've been writing this story for over four months now. This may be the longest I've ever stuck with something in my entire life! Anyway, I'm glad you liked the chapter!
10 [Report This]Date: July 27, 2007 06:18 am Title: after a deep sleep
Squee!!! Excellent chapter and definitely worth the wait. :o)
Author's Response: Thank you! Squees are the best! ;)
Date: July 27, 2007 05:37 am Title: after a deep sleep
Awwwwww. I think I'm as speechless as these two. Very sweet.
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm so glad you're still enjoying it! :)
Date: July 27, 2007 05:09 am Title: after a deep sleep
Anytime you need an ear (or a pair of eyes to read), I am always available. So glad its better and that school is almost over until it starts again. :)
They are kissing. They are kissing. A great way to start the morning. (okay, actually, i started it yelling at my brother because he left the bathroom when he was brushing his teeth, and i went in, and so a little tift ensued. But, a great way to restart the morning)
Um, with those two - hi/hey is nearly as romantic as i love you. gah!
I love awkward!jim and awkward!pam. its just so fun to read.
Haha, I love the waitress gossip/scheming.
16 MINUTES of silence? and I thought the 27 seconds was long. I would have died.
World's quickest note: there should be a " after No Thanks in this little area:
He resisted the urge to roll his eyes and then dismissed her with a quick, “No, thanks.
Aww, that is such a cute idea having them write it out. I do think things would make it easier.
Um, so the yes in this chapter was like way better than Jim's yes in the Return. Just letting you know that.
I (re)saw LtW last night, and me and my friend were talking and giggling the entire way through. Was quite fun in fact.
Hmm, whatever could they be talking about. I am thinking... cleaning. Organizing the refirgerator. Am I right?
Anyways, my one request is that you don't die trying. Because, um, that wouldn't be cool. So, just, get near death trying. Or ya know, stay as sane as possible, and keep up with real life and all that other trying to live a somewhat normal life or something. So die. Whichever.
Author's Response:
Wow. I continue to be amazed by the greatness that is an EmilyHalpert review! So...what to say?
Sorry about your brother and the bathroom! Hopefully the kissing Jam helped.
I stuck the waitress in there because when I reread the story a few weeks ago, I realized that in addition to letters, the other theme of this story is the idea that it takes a lot of outside people to get Jim and Pam together. It started with Marsha and then there were all the people on the treasure hunt and stuff. Basically I just wanted to have one last person give them the final nudge.
Well, for part of those 16 minutes they were eating, so that probably helped fill the void a little bit...maybe...
I fixed that quote mark, thanks for the heads-up!
I didn't even think about the yes in The Return, but I like that you thought of it! Now I'm going to consider those as parallel moments.
I'm so glad you got a friend to go with you LtW! I still haven't found anyone, and at this rate I'm thinking I might as well wait until it comes to the dollar theater we have here. It shows movies a few months after they come out in theaters and only costs a dollar! It's basically the best invention ever! But yeah, the fact that I know there's some awesome JK in it, but I'm still willing to meet clearly shows that I don't have my hussy priorities straight. Oh well.
Refrigerator organization is VERY important. In fact, that's what I plan to do with all my new boyfriends from now on. Thanks for the suggestion! Besides, this did start out with a cleaning lady, so now it's come full circle.
Well, I really don't think death is that imminent, but I'll let you know if I feel it coming closer. Keep in mind that I also posted that at like 2 am, and I think I'd woken up at 5 that morning. I love my life. And I can't decide if that's a sarcastic sentence or not. Probably both. :)
Date: July 27, 2007 03:34 am Title: after a deep sleep
So glad to see that you updated! This is too cute, them being so nervous. Glad they found a temporary solution to serve them until they figure our other, ahem, ways to communicate.
Author's Response: Thanks! And yes, communication is important in all relationships, so I think it's safe to say that Jim and Pam will make "communicating" in your second sense of the word a big priority in the very near future. Just don't expect to see it in the actual story because I'm not really that kind of girl.
Date: July 27, 2007 01:50 am Title: after a deep sleep
Cute problem. Cute solution.
Author's Response: Aw, thanks! Cute review! ;)
Date: July 27, 2007 01:19 am Title: after a deep sleep
Azlin, very well done. I assumed you probably wouldn't let their meeting go perfectly. If you were worried about the notes being cheesy I wouldn't. Good job.
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I actually was worried that it was a little over the top, but I just couldn't help myself! So, yeah, I'm really glad you liked it. Thanks for the review, Zach!