Date: April 24, 2008 05:04 pm Title: That Girlfriend
Spicy food is gross. My mom teases me that ketchup is a spice for me. So really. I am not a fan of that stuff.
Hehe. Possessive Pam.
Author's Response: See, now...I love spicy food. Clearly, Jim and I are made for each other. And I like possessive Pam too! Thanks, Emily!
10 [Report This]Date: November 12, 2007 01:03 pm Title: That Girlfriend
Oh, why did you have to include that last line?! My heart is pounding. :)
I love slightly jealous Pam here, because I find it realistic. Pam's already had to see what it was like for Jim to date Karen and I think she knows exactly how lucky she is to finally have him.
Author's Response:
Why, yes I did have to include that line. Needed to get it out of my system!
Kind of like Pam feeling an occasional twinge of jealousy too...and for Jim to know that she knows what she's got. This was a fun one to write...many thanks again!
Date: September 14, 2007 07:28 am Title: That Girlfriend
Did I not review this??? Shame on me.
I like Thai food. I like that Jim likes Thai food. I like that Jim likes Pam and Thai Food.
And I think that about sums it up. :)
Author's Response: Well, I've had Jim show Pam some lurve in fics via spaghetti, pancakes, maple syrup, waffles...figured it was time for him to mix it up a little, lol. Here's something you, Miss Thailand, Pam and I have in common: we all really like Jim (duh) and Thai food. But, I call dibs on this review! Thanks much, you shameful thing, you!
10 [Report This]Date: September 14, 2007 04:22 am Title: That Girlfriend
Dat's good stuff, dere! Yep it is!
Author's Response: Well, thank you very much...glad you enjoyed, Sevian.
10 [Report This]Date: September 13, 2007 06:05 pm Title: That Girlfriend
Wow. I need just a moment. *fans self*
Loved Pam's interior monologue here about not being that girlfriend -- when Mr. Girl7 and I went on our quasi-first date (i.e. drinks after weeks of email flirting, not yet labelling it a date), we had a waitress who was absolutely unreal. I think I wrote her into one of my fics -- she literally, by the end of the evening, climbed in the booth behind ours and ran her magic marker down the side of Mr. Girl7's face as she asked if we'd like a refill. (Seriously -- and he had the deer-in-headlights look, hee.)
Anyway -- love the juxtaposition here between Roy's mean-spirited games and Jim's ever-watchful consideration. And I think Pam's insecurity is completely real -- wouldn't be surprised if that's one of the hurdles we see them cross this season.
But just as he is here, I somehow suspect Jim would do just fine at reassuring her.... ;o)
I've enjoyed every one of these -- looking forward to an update!
Author's Response:
I must go re-read that story! Now I remember the marker thing - yikes, sometimes life is stranger than fic, indeed.
And yeah, while I don't think Roy would be intentionally mean, I do think he could be pretty oblivious/dense/infantile (especially in high school!) and net out in the same place. Happy the contrast with Jim was clear and seriously - how could she not be aware of other women checking Jim out...she has to realize he looks just like John Krasinski, after all! Thanks for all your wonderful comments, girl7 - always tickled to get your seal of approval.
Date: September 12, 2007 12:01 pm Title: That Girlfriend
Thai food? Jim? Yes, that is a spicy recipe I can live with. Jealous Pam is Adorable Pam(loved the look inside her head at the the restaurant). And, uh, yeah...loved that last paragraph. Bravo!
Author's Response: Well, thai food and Jim are two of my favorite things, so I figured
Date: September 12, 2007 11:24 am Title: That Girlfriend
Oh colette, it is so much fun to read these. I love their fluffy everyday lives so much. And of course, the love letter chapter made me cry, so sweet. Thanks for sharing these with your adoring fans. :)
Author's Response: Aw, now I'm going to cry too! You are too kind, but I'm so happy you enjoyed these. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, EverybodyHurts!
Date: September 12, 2007 11:23 am Title: That Girlfriend
Dinner isn't supposed to require a stunt double
LOL! I love this line. And the last paragraph--woohooo! Yowsa! Thanks very much for writing this one. I think I need some pad thai now.
Author's Response: Yum, pad thai. Glad you got a laugh out of that line - and a yowsa out of the last paragraph. Thanks, as always NEJ!
10 [Report This]Date: September 12, 2007 07:43 am Title: That Girlfriend
i. love. this. story! AWESOME!!!
Author's Response: Love your 'escalating' comment! Thanks so much Sharipep!
10 [Report This]Date: September 12, 2007 06:50 am Title: That Girlfriend
I hear tingling in the dark with Jim Halpert doesn't require a stunt double either. ;-)
You are too much, dear. But I hoe you indulge us in some more very soon!
Author's Response: Nope, I'd be happy to forgo a stunt (or body) double in that situation ;-) Thanks, doll - always appreciate your thoughts!
Date: September 11, 2007 08:31 pm Title: That Girlfriend
Oh my. Everywhere.
Author's Response: E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E. Thanks, Lisa!!!!
Date: September 11, 2007 08:16 pm Title: That Girlfriend
What’s up with you and her?’ she nodded toward the hostess, who only pretended to be focused on another table; clearly, she was thinking about Jim. Naked.
Hilarious! SO glad Pam decided NOT to be that girlfriend...bwhahaha. So, so fun. Have I mentioned I love this story? Your'e the best Colette!
Author's Response: Hee...do you think maybe it's Pam who has naked Jim on the brain? (Can we blame her?) So pleased - love when you love a story I wrote. Thanks millions, LoveFool!
9 [Report This]Date: September 11, 2007 06:27 pm Title: That Girlfriend
So very much to love about this chapter - I love the way Pam's jealousy was ratcheting up (I actually laughed out loud at "Just then Miss Thailand came back with some..." and Jim's ‘Dinner isn't supposed to require a stunt double, Pam,’ Jim shook his head and smiled."
And exactly how long is "That's it.....for now."
Author's Response: 'Ratcheting up' is exactly how I wanted it to feel - yay! Can I admit I giggled with the Miss Thailand line myself? And - oddly, the stunt double quip was literally added at the last second, while posting, so really pleased to hear it worked. Not sure how long...hopefully before the premiere? Thanks again, kaystar for all the lovely reviews.
Date: September 11, 2007 05:52 pm Title: That Girlfriend
Because I am a slacker, I have not reviewed this as I've read it, but I absolutely love each of these chapters. Beautiful, touching and fun. Thank you for sharing.
Author's Response: That's okay - I kind of have a thing for slackers (especially tall, lanky ones.) And appreciate your reviewing now - thanks, WalkInLove!
10 [Report This]Date: September 11, 2007 05:44 pm Title: That Girlfriend
Spicy! I love this, because I think Jim will need for Pam to be a little bit jealous once in a while (the woman was far too passive about Karen for too long). And I love that Jim brings out new sides of Pam, even when it isn't in the encouraging, proactive way we all like so much. Fantastic, as usual!
Author's Response: Yeah, I'd like her to have jealous moments too...it's so his turn to be the 'beloved' (at least the 'as beloved') in their relationship. And ITA - it'll be really nice to see them open each other up a little (I swear, I don't mean that to sound nasty, LOL.) Thanks again, nqllisi...so pleased you enjoyed!
Date: September 11, 2007 05:12 pm Title: That Girlfriend
okay. i love thai food, and i love this story. and i love love LOVE the ending. you are brilliant!
Author's Response: Wow...thanks so much questionforyou! Glad you enjoyed.