Pam's breakdown

In the first of 2 all new episodes of The Office tonight, Pam finally had a bit of a freakout about quitting her job and following Michael into what seems like the hopeless Michael Scott Paper Company. Now that I've seen her freak out a little and realize exactly what she did by giving up her steady gig at Dunder Mifflin, I can totally buy the rest of the story line.

Also, as someone who is about to venture into starting a small business of my own, these two episodes made me freak out a little bit. I saved the episode where the MSPC has their first investor meeting (with Nana), because Nana asked some good questions, questions that I need to answer. Also, Pam gave me a lot to think about with her list-making. Thanks for that, guys.

Just when I was questioning my own sanity for wanting to start something up in these harsh economic times, I saw a glimmer of hope. When Pam made that first sale (oops, spoiler alert!) I thought to myself if Michael Scott and Pam Beasley can land their first client on day one (no, i'm not giving Ryan any credit here), ANYTHING is possible!

yes. i know this is all make-believe. let me have it.

Pam = Dorothy Boyd

Does this make Michael Dunder Mifflin's Jerry Maguire??

Last night's Office once again made me laugh and also made me uncomfortable. I am a little worried about the future Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Also, I am really done with this Charles guy. Yes, the Scranton branch is a little quirky and time gets wasted on occasion but this guy is just a soul-crushing robot. Of course Angela likes him.

I kind of love that Pam decided to go with Michael. Crazy? maybe. Interesting? yes. I can totally relate to Pam and that feeling of "is there where I want to work for the rest of my life behind this reception desk?". I love that she didn't even realize what she was gonna do until it was happening. It kind of came over her, leading to one of my favorite moments of the episode:

PAM - uh oh.

JIM - what?

PAM - i'm going with him.

JIM - WHAT?

is that really what HE said?

SPOILER ALERT! if you have not seen yesterday's episode of The Office - look away!

So last night's episode of The Office was funny, as always, but more than anything it made me uncomfortable. I was soooo uncomfortable and anxious for Jim, trying not to look like a jerk in front of the new boss, but somehow just kept digging himself deeper into a hole where Charles, the new boss looks at him the way he looks at Dwight and/or Michael. Granted, this new guy is a robot and completely devoid of ANY humor...which is probably why Angela is so into him.

Ok, so let's get to the big moment at the end of the episode, after the long, awkward scene where Michael realizes how little David Wallace thinks of him. David tells Michael he can have his party, figs and all and he will even attend, which strikes a chord in Michael that at first seems like gratitude, but quickly shifts to possibly the most self-aware Michael Scott moment I can remember in a while. Michael's response to David's concessions?

"I quit".

I actually did not see that coming.

and then, of course in true Michael Scott form, he could not leave well enough alone, declaring as he makes his exit "you have no idea how high I can fly".

what's gonna happen? and where is Toby?