Yes, today's my birthday and I am now on the latter side of my twenty's. I still can't believe it. Most of the time I just feel like a 21 year-old girl, fresh out of college and just learning how to live my life. I don't know how I got here, seriously.
But it's here. And though I am not in a celebratory mood, I am truly thankful that I got to this point in my life. I'm older, maybe a tiny bit wiser, and I have so much to be grateful for. This birthday in particular is special because for the first time, I'm celebrating and sharing my birthday with the book blogging universe. I don't know all of you personally, but so far my experience with this loving community has been humbling and really, really fun. I am so proud to be one of you, guys. My 8-ish months of book blogging has been super awesome because of you. So, thank you!
As a gesture of thanks to every single one of you who have written wonderful blog posts, left cool and nice comments on my posts, fangirled with me, and just generally shared a love for books with me, I'm giving two amazing books!
The first book is my extra copy of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith, which I reviewed yesterday. Isn't it lovely? Since shipping is not so cheap, I can only choose a winner from the Philippines for this one.
For international peeps, I've also got something for you! The wonderful people (a.k.a. Pam Labbe and Shay West) of Booktrope Publishing are giving away an ebook, Dangerous Reflections by Shay West, which I reviewed here. Alexis (the main character) and I share the same birthday!
Terms:
1. You must be at least 13 years old to join.
2. No cheating! Don't pick up entries for something you haven't done.
3. Please use a valid email address because I'll be sending you an email if you win. If the winner doesn't respond to my email within 48 hours, I will choose another winner.
4. I am not responsible for any items lost in the mail.
2. No cheating! Don't pick up entries for something you haven't done.
3. Please use a valid email address because I'll be sending you an email if you win. If the winner doesn't respond to my email within 48 hours, I will choose another winner.
4. I am not responsible for any items lost in the mail.
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Thanks for joining and celebrating this happy day with me! Now, excuse me, I have to go eat cake. :)
Awesome! Happy Birthday Ms. Joy! More blessings to come! Godbless!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Joy! woooot! Awesome giveaway! <3
ReplyDeletehappy birthday Joy! yes im greeting u again coz its ur extra special day even though ur saying ur not in a celebratory mood, this tends to happen to me too as i grew older why is that? lol! great give aways btw :)
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday Joy and thanks for that awesome giveaway..I'm definitely joining!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Joy! More birthdays to come! BTW, I love your blog. :D
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Joy! I hope you had a great one. And it's certainly fun to celebrate your birthday with the blogging community. :P
ReplyDeleteIt really is! It's been a blast. Thanks, Francine. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Clarence. I like your blog, too. So many good book blogs around. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vee! I really appreciate your friendship. One of the best things I got out of blogging. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know! Maybe we're just being cynical? Hahahaha. But it's been a great day. Thanks, Lai! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nia! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THAT PICTURE WITH SNAPE AND DUMBLEDORE!
ReplyDeleteSometimes my friend and I just yel "PARTY HARD" and we both start dancing like Dumbledore xD
Anyway, happy birthday!
- Felicia
( http://asillygirlsthoughts.weebly.com )
Aren't they just cute? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Felicia. I've been following your posts and I'm really looking forward to more chapters. :)
Happy birthday, Joy! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea to share your love
for books on your birthday. Must do the same!
Happy happy birthday Joy! I hope you had an awesome celebration. Thank you for being one of the first few to extend a virtual hand of friendship to a little new blogger like me! I wish you more relaxing and breathtaking vacations, more book blogging years and a stress free life. We're all just here for you and I hope we can meet in person someday! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Buona! So many reasons to give away books, right? ;)
ReplyDeleteAwww... Thanks, Ana! I really hope to meet you soon, too. I just know that we'll have an awesome time together. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! I own the book but I shared for you. Enjoy your special day :)
ReplyDeleteSaw it, Kim! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteAw, Happy belated birthday!! I hope you had a good one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christy! I actually did. I had a quiet (no parties) but fun birthday. Thanks for dropping by. :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Belated Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoyed your day. We have the same birthday. =)
ReplyDeleteReally? That's cool! Belated happy birthday, Mariz! And thanks for stopping by. :)
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! I'm amazing how your twenties just fly by. I'm in my mid thirties now and it just feels like yesterday that I was a naive teen still finding my feet. Life DOES get better with age though, here's to years of happiness and well wishes. Have a fabulous birthday! *throws cupcakes everywhere*
ReplyDeleteIt really happens so fast. And I don't feel 26 at all! Thanks for the well wishes, Kelly. :)
ReplyDeleteHI I'M SORRY, I'M JUST HERE FOR THE CAKE?
ReplyDeleteHappy happy Birthday (ATE) Joy!! Who-hooo! Cel-Leb-Ray-Shuuun!! I hope you had a good day at the exact date of your birthday. Did you celebrate with books? I hope you know that I consider you as one of my buddies here in the bookish blogosphere xx Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Okay, I don't know what happened to my comment but I thought it was posted :(
ReplyDeleteAnyway, belated happy birthday (ATE) Joy =)) You're one of my buddies here in our bookish blogosphere :D I hope you had a good day! Did you celebrate with books?? Thanks gor the geberous giveaway. I haven't read this one. <3
Ate?! Hahahaha!
ReplyDeleteYes, I did celebrate with books! Hoarded some Kindle stuff on my birthday. And yes, I'm very grateful for the friendship. You're such a nice girl and an amazing blogger! I hope to meet you soon. :)
Akismet put you on my spam folder, I don't know why. So now you have two comments. Hehehe. Thanks for stopping by, Paula! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteYAY happy birthday Joy, I hope you had an awesome birthday filled with love and joy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeann! It's been wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Ms. Joy! I can't believe you've only been blogging for 8 months! So cool....! Hey share some tips how to gain readers... LOL!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! I'm still figuring it out, you know. It really takes time (A LOT of it), effort, and determination. But the most important part is the passion for books. Which I know you already have so you'll get there. :)
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ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOY! Birthdays are awesome days to give back to the people who support you. I hope you have a fantastic birthday. :D
ReplyDeleteSince I already own The Statistical, I won't join the giveaway, but I'll try to spread word about it on Twitter. <3