1. Her growth is the number one reason. Pam goes through a truly realistic and human journey. It’s so easy to relate to her and understand her. She starts the show as a quiet and shy receptionist, kind of stuck in place, just going along with what she thinks her life is supposed to look like. She hides her real feelings, doesn’t speak up, and settles for comfort. But then she realizes she needs more, that she has to be honest with herself, take risks, and step out of her comfort zone. And she does it! She tries art school, moves into sales, considers switching jobs, and even becomes the office administrator. Not everything works out, and that’s okay! It’s not about being perfect. She’s not meant to be some flawless, bold heroine. It’s about trying. And if she fails, she tries again, until she finds where she belongs. Her fears, especially her fear of change, one of her most defining traits, still come back sometimes. But she keeps pushing through them. That’s what makes it feel so genuine and human. By the end, she’s a muralist, married to her soulmate, confident, happy, and truly fulfilled.

2. The way she shows her vulnerability. Unlike other characters, Pam’s insecurities and fears aren’t treated as jokes, they’re an important part of her development. Maybe that’s why people are so hard on her. She’s the most real character in a comedy show.

3. She’s funny, in a real, down-to-earth way. She’s adorable. One of the only characters without an exaggerated personality. She’s just a regular girl with a quiet, honest sense of humor. I would love to be her friend! Like Jim once said, she’s fun, easy to talk to, and warm. And she really is.

4. She’s kind, even to people who don’t deserve it! She connects with people in the office and builds amazing bonds. She has so much patience for everyone, like a real mom to the group.

5. Her relationship with Michael is beautiful. At first, he was constantly bothering her, but over time, she started to understand him. She learned how to deal with his chaos, and eventually, they learned how to take care of each other.

6. Her relationship with Ryan is hilarious. He’s one of the few people she has no patience for, and watching them constantly clash is just so funny.

7. And of course, her relationship with Jim. It has everything I ever wanted in a love story. They will forever be my favorite couple. The wrong timing, the friends-to-lovers arc, the pain of seeing each other with other people, the confessions, the sacrifices , and yes, even the fight in the final season. A lot of people hate it, but I think it’s brilliant. It’s raw, real, well-written, and the ending is perfect. I couldn’t possibly love them more. Nothing will ever make me stop rooting for them.

I’m still procrastinating on making a color tutorial so here is a pack of gif actions! Includes an action for scripts, two sharpens and a timing/save/export action! I use all of these every time I gif & they will save you serious time 💜 If you download, please like or reblog. Explanations for each action are under the cut, and as always if you have any questions please let me know! 

do not re-upload/claim as your own. 

action pack