Penname: FinerThings Real name:
Member Since: January 19, 2008

Bio:
Hi! I started watching The Office exactly around the time the writers went on strike -- I figured it would be a good time to catch up with shows I missed. I've been an active member of the Buffy fandom since 2004 and am into a whole bunch of others, but I rarely delurk, so this is a big step for me. LOL! Hmm, what else? I'm a medical student, so in the 10 minutes a day I'm NOT studying or seeing patients, I can be found here reading the latest Jim/Pam stories, or on livejournal. I think that's enough for now... =)
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A Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself by uncgirl Rated: T [Reviews - 77] 38
Summary: Past Featured StoryThis is a holiday inspired fic based on Season Two's Christmas Party. A look into what inspired Jim to get the teapot, and why Pam swapped Dwight for it. From there, it is an AU look at what happens when Pam realizes that Jim took back the infamous Christmas Card and why she's desperate to find out what Jim wrote.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Holiday, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 17207 Read Count: 27123 ePub Downloads: 14
[Report This] Published: December 06, 2007 Updated: March 22, 2008
Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: January 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Awww that's so sweet that she wrote him a card!

Author's Response: Thanks for all the great reviews, that's really nice that you reviewed each chapter!!  I'm glad you are enjoying this fic, and great penname you have there.

Trading Spaces: The Person Version by Makemesmile108 Rated: M [Reviews - 18] 5
Summary: What if Pam knew what it felt like to be in Jim's shoes? Literally.

Set some time in season 2.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past
Characters: Dwight, Jim/Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Dream/Fantasy
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 7513 Read Count: 13516 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: December 06, 2007 Updated: July 15, 2008
Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: January 30, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Really interesting start, off to read the rest. =)

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: January 30, 2008 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

All right, so I haven’t shaved my legs in a while, but I didn’t think it was that bad.

LOL that's so cute! Really want to see how they react to each other at work. =)

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: January 30, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Loved how sweet Jim was for not looking at "himself" while he's in Pam's body. LOL at Jim's "red curls bouncing behind him", that's so funny!

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: January 30, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Oh no!! Wonder how they're going to get through that problem. LOL! Awesome story. =)

Shift by thirtypercent Rated: MA [Reviews - 140] 93
Summary: Past Featured Story

What if Jim never went to Stamford? What if Pam started making life changes a little sooner?

An AU look at season 3.

 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim, Jim/Pam, Kelly, Michael, Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 23367 Read Count: 98197 ePub Downloads: 57
[Report This] Published: December 14, 2007 Updated: May 15, 2013
Reviewer: effayoffay Signed
Date: January 22, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: I can make your heart beat short

"Thank you for worrying about my sexual needs."

LOL, this entire chapter was adorably awkward. Loved it! =)

Author's Response: Haha, thanks effayoffay. :)  Yeah, I figure since they *never* used to talk about sex, there's a gold mine of potentially awkward conversational topics out there.  I'm glad you liked it, and thanks so much for the review!

Pacific by Recorderalways Rated: M [Reviews - 74] 44
Summary: Past Featured StoryThis is the last of my "near miss" rewrites for season three episodes. This one is based on "The Negotiation" and also a Pam talking head from "Michael's Birthday". It's also more angsty than the others.

Many thanks to GodInThisChilis and to Beeswax for their amazing advice and encouragement. Thanks also to all who have read my stories.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 12596 Read Count: 52102 ePub Downloads: 14
[Report This] Published: December 17, 2007 Updated: December 20, 2007
Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Day One: The Office

Oh my goodness! Interesting AU start. I loved the talking heads...even though they were just a couple of lines each, they painted such a complete picture of what happened. Especially the last part of Karen's. Off to read more!

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 2: Day One: The Hospital

Oh I'm so glad she's stable. Poor Pam's family...and poor Jim. *sigh*

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Europe: "If I Knew I Had a Week to Live...."

Gorgeous imagery.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: Day Two: The Hospital

*sigh* Poor Jim, sitting there, waiting, not leaving but not able to go see Pam. And I'm sad for Karen too.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: Day Three: The Hospital

Awww Karen! *sniffles* That whole scene got me all choked up.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 6: South America: "If I Knew I Had a Week to Live...."

I like these interlude chapters in Pam's head. Hopefully she'll get to see all these places when (or if) she gets better.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 7: Day Five: The Hospital

I'm glad Jim's parents arrived because he really needs to be taken care of. I kinda wish Pam's family would talk more with Jim, but I'm not sure how much they know about him. Also, I'm a bit conflicted over how to feel about Roy...he really must be feeling terrible right now. Great chapter, I'm definitely hooked!

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 8: Grand Canyon: "If I Knew I Had a Week to Live....."

Beautiful. =)

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 9: Day Six: The Hospital

Guh. So tragic. I really hope Jim can get it together long enough to visit Pam. He's starting to worry me more than Pam. Heh.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 10: Pacific: "If I Knew I Had a Week to Live...."

*tears* Wow! I loved this chapter -- his water is where I am going, the wildness does not frighten me. Inside the wildness is peace. I am being called, being called by name, I hear my name over and over in the waves and it feels like home. I smile; I know it's an incandescent smile. Sooo beautiful.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 11: One Week Gone

Oh you nearly had me in tears!! I could feel Jim breaking down when he sees the food and the teapot and OMG if I could copy and paste that entire paragraph after the teapot shatters, I would, because it's just so raw and heartbreaking to read. Aw I just knew Jim would be the one to bring Pam back. I'm glad he's finally able to sleep, poor thing.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 12: Past One Week

Aww! So sweet.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 13: Epilogue- A Gift of Remembering

Aw I'm so glad they got to live happily ever after!! And that last part was gorgeous: Jim pauses and remembers. He pauses to reflect, and to be grateful, and to never, ever take her for granted again.. *sniffles* This was such a wonderful story, so emotional and angsty at times but never less than beautiful. =)

Twelve More Days by time4moxie Rated: T [Reviews - 103] 22
Summary: Last holiday season, Jim found his True Love. This year, it's his turn to pull a few surprises. A follow-up to My True Love Gave to Me - and yes, Parma's back!
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam, Other
Genres: Drunk Pam/Jim, Fluff, Holiday, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 35249 Read Count: 40862 ePub Downloads: 5
[Report This] Published: December 19, 2007 Updated: August 06, 2008
Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 06, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue (or: Jim Has An Idea)

Such a cute idea!! Sounds so romantic -- can't wait to see how it'll turn out!! =)

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 06, 2008 Title: Chapter 2: January

Awww that letter was so sweet and heartfelt. *happy sigh* On to the next month!

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 06, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: February

Loved the first paragraph. The special necklaces get names and the conversation about Chester -- sooo cute! I like how you're re-writing the third season through the letters. Aw Valentine's Day sounds like it was so sweet. And I was touched by how Jim knew that Phyllis took ideas from Pam's wedding.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 06, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: March

Aww, it sounds like they had a very trying month. How sad.

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 06, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: April

My favorite line: You're the best thing in my life, and I've always known that – even before I knew for sure that you were going to be so completely in my life.. *sigh* Oh my, Roy did get a punch in! Wow. And bouncy castle confessions... great chapter. =)

Reviewer: FinerThings Signed
Date: February 06, 2008 Title: Chapter 6: May

I love Jim's letters, they're so deeply personal. I kinda hope they'll get a chance to talk about the issues that are raised. Oh, and the thought of Jim carrying Pam around everywhere post-coal walk is adorable. *giggles*