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Just-Because Give-Away. // April 20, 2010

So, today, I snapped out of my hermitic ways and went to the bank to pay stuff and deposit other stuff. I also had lunch with my parents. Needless browsing through Fully Booked led me to one of my favorite books that I, and it seems, everyone else, can’t find in the Philippines. (I also watched Kick-Ass, but that’s another story.)

Surprise!

I read John Green’s “Looking for Alaska” late last year when a gracious Mr. Villa sent it over for me. I (and the rest of Tumblr) have been raving about this, but they’re not so easy to find here. ANYWAY.

Here is where you come in.

» WHAT YOU DO: Comment with what you want your last words to be. I don’t want an entire paragraph or a novella, okay? Make it short & sweet & yours.¹ Only one entry per person, please.
» DEADLINE: I’m leaving this post up until April 30th, then I’m going to pick the winners.
» ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcing & e-mailing the winners on May 1 on Nothing Spaces. Remember to enter with a valid e-mail so that it’ll be easy for me to contact you.
» PRIZES: ONE copy of John Green’s “Looking for Alaska” & FIVE consolation prizes.

There! That’s basically it. I’ll be leaning towards Filipino-based answers, because the book is hard to find here & I’m iffy about mailing it because I’ve had several packages that have gotten lost in the mail, but I will still consider international answers anyway.

OKAY. Let’s see where this goes.

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¹ Famous people’s last words are an important part of the book. I thought it fitting to be some sort of criterion for this contest.

In books, contest, finding things

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ANG MORBID PAGISIPAN but I want to take a stab at this. HAHA. Okay mind would be:

Grrr, argggghhh.

Comment by Martin — April 20, 2010 #
Come here and Ill show you.

Comment by Maurice — April 20, 2010 #
Looking For Alaska, shit! Saang Fully Booked kaya yan? Para pag di ako nanalo, bibili na lang ako. =D

My last words would be: “Kaw na bahala sa Facebook ko…at sa farm ko, at sa restaurant ko, at sa hotel ko, at sa pet ko, basta! Sa lahat ng nilalaro ko!”

Comment by Mashoo — April 20, 2010 #
Hey, love.

Comment by Chris — April 20, 2010 #
My last words would be:

I know I’ll see Him in heaven.

Comment by Michelle — April 20, 2010 #
my last words:

“god, im hungry! let’s go to mcdona-”

Comment by Sam — April 20, 2010 #
It was great knowing this.

Comment by Ellie — April 20, 2010 #
Simply:

Good Bye, I’m about to die.

I’ve always had a fear of saying ‘Good Bye!’ but since I am about to die, might as well say something appropriate and actually mean it, for once. :)

Comment by Yasmin Beldia — April 20, 2010 #
Thank you, World. It was a pleasure. Let’s do this!

Comment by Ana — April 20, 2010 #
In my younger years I always worry that someday I might die alone… now you are here with me, I have nothing to fear. Do not fret. I love you, and I will always be with you.

Comment by Lili — April 20, 2010 #
Mine would be:

Please say goodbye to G. Callen, Meredith Grey, and Jack Shephard for me.

Comment by Kath — April 20, 2010 #
…plug? What plug?

(This is terribly uncreative and unspecific :( but it’s better to just join in, right?)

Comment by Anna — April 20, 2010 #
“im watching your ass so you better behave… loljk! or maybe not. dundunduuuuunnn”

^now i seriously want this on my grave. ahahahahah!

Comment by kat — April 20, 2010 #
It’s time to bring awesome to heaven! Keep on rock & rollin’ earth! I’m dying happy! *insert dying happy smile here*

Comment by Charmaine — April 20, 2010 #
I think I really WILL see the light…

Comment by daphne — April 20, 2010 #
My last words would be:
It was all worth it.

(I hope I can win cause it’s IMPOSSIBLE to find it over here)

Comment by Lulu — April 20, 2010 #
This is not goodbye, but a long “see you later” instead.

Comment by Vanessa — April 20, 2010 #
See you there.

Comment by Dagitabb — April 20, 2010 #
game over

Comment by kasey — April 20, 2010 #
ohhhhh, i wanted to read that for so long!:) okay imma try this.:)

my last words:
“thank you for being a part of my journey. i wouldn’t be who i have become if it wasn’t for you.”

Comment by uselessbandaid — April 20, 2010 #
Inang bayan…

Comment by shinji — April 20, 2010 #
Infinitely and most lovingly yours, Jen.

Comment by Jen — April 20, 2010 #
“Ayoko pang mamatay! Extension, please!” :(

Comment by Immortal — April 20, 2010 #
Oh. God. were my first two and Shit. I gotta join! were my last. LOL

(funny how i was desperate to borrow the book from you [IDK how though] since I’ve been looking for it the past coupla weeks.)

Comment by chingks — April 20, 2010 #
There was no sound.

Comment by Les — April 20, 2010 #
Wag mo kakalimutan na ipapalala sa kanila na may nagmamahal sa kanila.

(Sinasabi ko ‘to sa asawa ko, para sa mga anak namin, pag namatay na ako.)

Comment by N.R. — April 20, 2010 #
“…And please make sure my casket’s clean. Thanks.”

Comment by Evee — April 20, 2010 #
May tiwala ako sa Kanya.

Comment by Chris — April 20, 2010 #
It’s cool here in the flip side.

Comment by teeyah — April 20, 2010 #
DUUUUDE. I’ve been wanting to read that book since quotes started popping up on this LJ quote community. Are there more copies? THERE BETTAH! Cos if I don’t win this contest, I need options.

Anyway.

“I’m taking you with me!!!!!”

Comment by Helga — April 21, 2010 #
BRB.

Comment by ching — April 21, 2010 #
“bahala na sila sa mga batman nila.”

Comment by erwin — April 21, 2010 #
“Blackbird, fly.”

The Beatles was too immense an impact in my life (as well as my father’s) for me to ever part with them.

Comment by Fish — April 21, 2010 #
Good bye and thank you. *bow*

Comment by Binky — April 21, 2010 #
“Thank God I saved right after the boss fight…”

Comment by Jars — April 21, 2010 #
Ikaw lang ang tibok ng puso ko noon, ngayon at hanggang sa huling hininga ko, Claren Torres.

Comment by efrenefren — April 21, 2010 #
Max Fischer, you got nothing on me. And when I say “nothing,” I mean everything.

Comment by Sarah — April 21, 2010 #
If anyone asks, my journal is in the cupboard. In the bathroom.

Comment by Danica — April 21, 2010 #
Mine is totally lame compared to the others. Oh well, at least I tried.

Comment by Ana — April 21, 2010 #
Di nga?

Comment by Rainbowrama — April 21, 2010 #
I wish I could have written more.

(Carina, I need to send you something! Address, please.)

Comment by Weng — April 21, 2010 #
“Tell Maurice I want my The Sandman series with me inside my coffin. And no make-up, please!”

Comment by Jessan — April 21, 2010 #
Oh wow I want that book, and it’s true; it’s pretty hard to find here in Manila :(

Given the chance, I’d probably say “Wishing you the best while I’m gone. I bet the afterlife’s an even crazier adventure!”, because I’m guessing by that time I’ll be running out of witty remarks :|

Comment by Chi — April 21, 2010 #
You’d think I would have thought about this more, considering how much I like quotes… Hmm. How about this?

“I’ve finally figured out all of life’s little secrets. I’ll have to tell you about them tomorrow though. Right now, I think I’ll take a little nap…”

hee.

Comment by Dani — April 21, 2010 #
Ang Mamatay (at Mabuhay) Nang Dahil Sa’Yo :)

Comment by Stef — April 21, 2010 #
“Finally, rest, peace, and serenity.”

Comment by Jenine — April 21, 2010 #
“But I haven’t read John Green yet!”

Haha, kung conflict of interest, you don’t have to enter me, ;p

Share ko lang, last words ni Pancho Villa: “Make it good. Tell them I said something!” :]

Comment by Sasha — April 21, 2010 #
“Who turned off the damned lights?”

Comment by lene — April 21, 2010 #
FOR NARNIAAAAA!!!

Comment by Baddie — April 21, 2010 #
my last words:

the world gave me every reason to stay. but i also have my reason to go.

Comment by mona — April 21, 2010 #
I know it is sort of corny, cheezy and all. but my last words:

‘Live for me’

Comment by tricia gervacio — April 21, 2010 #
“Je Ne Regrette Rien” (I regret nothing). Dati ko pa kasing gusto magkatattoo, and that’s what I’ll have done as soon as I legally can. I figured it fits me well, parang I lived a life worth living. :)

Comment by Kris — April 21, 2010 #
I lived.

Comment by Mara — April 21, 2010 #
My last words:

Now, I can finally rest; sleep as much as I want without worries, pain, sadness, and sufferings, because today, when I close my eyes these things will disappear and happiness will start upon opening my eyes in the next life.

Comment by Michael — April 22, 2010 #
“i have fought a good fight. high 5 life!”

Comment by nes — April 22, 2010 #
Well I would suck but I love blog contests so here:

“All we ever wanted was to fly.”

Comment by Klarisse — April 22, 2010 #
I die happy because i know that while i was here i loved immensely, cried between clenched teeth, felt agony, felt joy, felt loved, felt proud. I saw things and they saw me.

Comment by Amanda — April 22, 2010 #
I can jump that far.

Comment by Pineapple — April 22, 2010 #
have you ever wondered what heaven looks like? Hell no, i don’t.

Comment by Zarina — April 23, 2010 #
Remember all those times I never said “I love you” because I thought three words were meaningless? It turns out that waiting for them on the tip of your tongue only makes them mean more.

Comment by Audrey — April 23, 2010 #
i’m not afraid anymore

Comment by duck — April 23, 2010 #
it’s been great, but i’m going somewhere greater now.

Comment by el — April 23, 2010 #
I’m going to wake up awesome.

Comment by Abi — April 24, 2010 #
Just bought my own copy at Fully Booked Gateway. A tip: Sometimes they don’t keep it in Fiction A-Z, and you’ll find in the Young Adult section. :)

Comment by xta — April 25, 2010 #
“Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal?”

Because I love Louis XIV.

Comment by Roanne — April 25, 2010 #
“It was one hell of a ride…”

Comment by Yumi — April 25, 2010 #
“This can’t be my last words, I haven’t read John Green yet!”

Comment by mara — April 26, 2010 #
My last words would be:
“I’m a little afraid but I am starting to get excited for my new adventure. I hope I can bring a camera with me though! I’ll definitely miss everyone.”

Comment by Rejoice — April 27, 2010 #
My last words would be:
“Don’t feel bad for me, just remember me as a good person.”

P.S. I’ve been looking for a copy of this at several bookstores, but sadly the only way I could have it is to purchase it online. Which is impossible because I’ve no credit card. Anyway, please let this book be my birthday gift. :)

Comment by Lin — April 28, 2010 #
“all that was lost will be found again”

Comment by Krengels — April 28, 2010 #
“I don’t know what to expect, but I’m looking forward to have a halo. It would make such a convenient reading lamp.”

Comment by RJ — April 28, 2010 #
I have a plane to catch.

Comment by Cristy — April 30, 2010 #
My last words
I’m sorry and thank you

Comment by Frances — April 30, 2010 #
Last words: I am happy, please don’t cry. I love you.

Comment by Sandy — April 30, 2010 #
“I’ll save you a seat, my love.”

‘Coz I’m a cheeseball like that.

Comment by Jay — April 30, 2010 #
Kthnxbye!

Comment by Mara — April 30, 2010 #
“HEEELLLLPPPP!”

I believe this really is gonna be my last word.

Comment by Dyam — April 30, 2010 #
“I hope to see you soon.”

Yay, hope I win, been looking for a hard copy of that book.

Comment by Kenna — April 30, 2010 #
My last words would be: Fine time.

Comment by Dani — April 30, 2010 #
oooh. wait… ahhhh…. kthanksbaii.

Comment by choc — April 30, 2010 #
“Is heaven as awesome as having a copy of that book in your hands with it’s freshly opened smell coming off the pages? Because if it is, well, I don’t know which one to choose. Let’s see which comes first…” *last breath*

//

Hoooraaay! I’m reading a pdf file of this book & I can’t believe it only has 88 pages! I need THE BOOK itself! \:D/ This is so cool ;)

Comment by Kaisa — April 30, 2010 #
“Death is only the next great adventure.”

Comment by Janina — April 30, 2010 #
“So this is what Ian Curtis, Kurt Cobain, Sylvia Plath, Ernest Hemingway, Sid Vicious, Van Gogh, and Marilyn Monroe was raving about? Gadmni–”

Comment by Nikki — April 30, 2010 #
Most likely I will squeeze the hand of the one closest to me, smile, and say, “It’ll be okay”..

Comment by Rebecca — April 30, 2010 #
Hanggang dito na lang at maraming salamat.

Comment by mismo — April 30, 2010 #
“here we go”…

Comment by F.C. — April 30, 2010 #
“So many adventures couldn’t happen today. So many songs we forgot to play. So many dreams are swinging out of the blue ”
Two hundred sixty-five things I wanted to do. Thirty-eight things I wanted to be. And all I ever did was count them. Get out there and finish your list, kid.

Comment by David — April 30, 2010 #
I’ve had an awesome run, G Man! There better be a volume 2!! *shakes fists*

Comment by don — April 30, 2010 #
“My time is up; I’ll see you on the other side. Until then, my love.”

Comment by Janine — April 30, 2010 #
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Pingback by Nothing Spaces » ‘Looking For Alaska’ Giveaway. — April 30, 2010 #
My last words:

“I’ve been looking for a copy of John Green’s Looking for Alaska for months. Obviously, they don’t have it on any Fully Booked, Powerbooks, and Nat’l Bookstore branch here in Manila. It’d be a pleasure to have a copy of this book. I’ll be forever thankful to you. LA, please be mine!”

Comment by Hope — April 30, 2010 #
“go out there and make a stranger smile. and thanks. for everything.”

the smallest, randomest act of kindness on the street were always the ones that brought the biggest smiles to my faces. and i want that to live on, because we all need some more happiness in the world. i may be leaving, but there’s billions out there who need that smile. so why waste your time crying over poor little me, when my time is due?

Comment by Kira — April 30, 2010 #
How can I be so stupid? Last words?? Here, this is my entry:

“To God, my confidant

To BB, who would have found the brilliant solution in a flash.

To Chrysse, who has known the importance to a girl of a Salvatore Ferragamo bag.

To Andrea, from whom I have no secrets. Well, not many.

To Faith and Charity, in celebration of being sisters.

In memory of the girl that owned the hearts of many, Hope Pangilinan, whose spirit infuses every space of this post.

Nice to know you, goodbye.”

Comment by Hope — April 30, 2010 #
“You’re gonna be fine. Everything’s going to be all right.”

Pretty straightforward. I don’t think I’m going be very witty on my death bed, to be honest.

Comment by Raymond — April 30, 2010 #
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