The song for this chapter is Inevitable by Anberlin
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And thus I have come to the final chapter of Breaking Dawn: the last book in the Twilight Saga. And what a journey it has been. My part in the Twilight fandom has been the most wonderful time of my life, and I say that with the deepest of sincerity. I have met more new friends in the past year than I have in my entire life. I have been to film premieres, bookstore events, midnight showings… all of these things that I never once expected to experience. This fandom has changed my life in immeasurable ways, some ways that I know I won’t even realize for a long time. I remember when I very nearly deleted this site the night I started it. How would my life be different if I had done that? The best memories I have were made with people I met through the Twilight fandom.
As for the ending of the Saga itself, it was just as sweet as I had hoped when I first picked it up: Bella and Edward are happy, as I think all of us have wanted them to be from the day both of them met in Twilight. Their happiness, I think, is just a reflection of how this book ends for everyone; but not only that, but it seems to tell of a strong, deeper ending to the entire Saga, and the lives of Bella and Edward.
In reflection of how this story ends, I like to think that there is someone out there for everyone: this one person who can make us complete, and with whom we are meant to be, and who we are, sometimes inadvertently and without fully realizing it, searching to find. I loved the Twilight Saga because I loved this concept — because I want to believe in it. A belief in fate or destiny aside, the idea that someone like Bella can go to a little town in the middle of nowhere and find someone like Edward seems to say that there is someone out there for each of us, somewhere, who might perhaps be searching for us right now, and who we could meet tomorrow, or a week from now, or next month.
It is easy to forget, after all of this, that Bella didn’t really like Forks when she first got there. She didn’t want to go to that school, or meet Edward, or be followed into the alley, or pretty much have anything to do with the rainy, miserable city of Forks. But if she hadn’t, she would have never met Edward. It seems to say that even the worst, most miserable times of our lives might perhaps be leading up to something extraordinary.
There is a depth of love that permeates the entire Twilight Saga, one that holds Edward and Bella together even through deaths, and wars, and heartbreak. I like to believe that the love each of us will eventually find will be just as strong as that, something that is so powerful that it can break down even the strongest boundaries, just as they did for Bella and Edward.
I think that what most of us want in life is this “happily ever after” in some form or another. Will we reach it one day? Have some of us already found it? Will we even know when we get there? As I have discovered with the Twilight Saga, it isn’t so much the ending that matters, but the journey we take to reach our own ‘small but perfect piece of forever’.
“But most significant in this tidal wave of happiness was the surest fact of all: I was with Edward. Forever.”
This post is short for a reason. Something more epic will be posted soon.
130 Responses
Wow, how sad that it's over…
Ahhh, so sad, it's done! Loved reading all your blogs, Kaleb…and can't wait for the upcoming epicness…
I think the “something epic” will be his letter of resignation as the 'Twilight Guy,' since this should technically be his last post (but will probably not be).
This was absolutely amazing. I can't wait to see what the something epic will be! You are so down to earth, I can relate to everything you say, Kaleb!!! 🙂
–Donnie
It's a shame it has to end sometime.
I couldn't have summed it up any better…that wanting to believe is the reason why I fell in love with the Saga. And the reason why my heart hurts so badly when I read it. I'm excited to see what epicness you have in store for us.
Aww this post almost made me cry, its so amazing.
I'm sad your done with Twilight, but I think I'm more excited for Bran.
And also very curious about the something epic that is coming soon 😀
<3 Katy
Wow. This is one of my favorite posts. You just gave me hope for the future that I didn't already have.
Kaleb, you can still do posts about the 12 chapters of Midnight Sun from Stephenie's website.
=]
So happy you enjoyed it as much as the rest us us and that you also see that its not really about the vampires or wolfs its mainly about having that faith that we can all be happy with that special person someday n_n
Though I must say, this was a lovely post.
Reminded me of when I read my last Harry Potter book 🙂
Kaleb! I'm so glad you did this! following your reactions has been one of my favorite parts off being a “twilighter”
Have you decided whether or not your a twilighter yet? Can't wait for the EPICNESS!
Awwwww! Wow I can't believe you're done. I never thought it would happen, haha. Can't wait for this more epic!! =D
I was nodding my head in agreement throughout this whole entry. Congrats on finishing 🙂
I enjoyed reading your blogs so much. Thank you for the great site and the deep, funny, amazing posts!
I have most enjoyed following along through this series with you! It has been enjoyable, and you have a permanent fan now, not just because of this site!
Charlee Vale
Could not have said it better myself. I loved this ending so much. Bella and Edward finally together forever and with a family to boot! Who doesn't want a 'happily ever after'?
Kaleb, I have really enjoyed reading your thoughts and synopsis on the Twilight book chapters. You are so funny! I'm a little sad it's over.
Kaleb Kaleb, you just made me cry damn you. U summed up so clearly why I love the Twilight series so much. I believe that there is someone out there for everyone and that we find them in the strangest places, whether it be Forks WA or elsewhere. I live in Ireland and my fiance lives in Tampa, Fl. We've been together for 2 and a half years, travelling back and forth between Ireland and the US and going months at a time without seeing each other. But I never gave up hope. We are getting married on Feb 19th 2010. He is my Edward, hence my twitter name lol. Stephenie Meyer has a wonderful way of writing about love and making the apparently impossible, seem possible. Although I love Edward in a horny fangirl type of way (lol) it's Bella that I'm a real fan of because I can relate to her in so many ways… and I hope I get her happily ever after (minus the Volturi showdown of course) :p Goodbye to Twiguy, hello to Bran Hambric author extordinaire, I salute u Mr. Nation! x
I want Stephanie Meyer to write a follow up to Breaking Dawn. I am sad that the saga's over, but that the movies are just basically starting! 😀
You make it seem as if you're dying. And to be honest, I very nearly cried.
Kaleb, I have been a fan of this blog since the 1st post. I can even remember reading the 1st post. I can't believe this is the end. You are so halarious and down to earth Kaleb. I have extremely enjoyed reading your thoughts on the saga.
-Arikka
It's bittersweet that you have finally finished the series. I hope you'll continue with TwilightGuy Kaleb perhaps by reading The Host next? Looking forward to read Bran Hambric.
I've been a fan of you since the very beginning and I'm sad to see this is over… please say it's not over forever. You will still post here about your future Twilight experiences, right???
It was a great Saga, but I'm begging Stephenie Meyer to leave us wondering what would've happened. I believe that a great story leaves you wondering and wanting to know what happens, but it leaves you the rest of the details.
This is really weird, to me, because the TwilightGuy is done with Twilight! Hopefully, someone will bring in the BranHambricGuy;].
–Steven
😀
What a great post! Thanks Kaleb for being the Twilight Guy. You have provided more insight regarding the Twilight Saga than I would have ever imagined. It has been great exploring the books and because of you, I have noticed a lot more detail in them. I've loved seeing the story through your eyes and this last post definitely wrapped up the saga for me.
Thanks again! I can't wait for Bran Hambric!
– Judith
Aw man. I remember when I first found this site. It was when you first began and the twilight lexicon said something about you. And now we are a year later and your finished!
aww kaleb that made me cry! you started the books shortly before i did. and i loved reading your posts.
*tear* You're done! Why can't there be more? We could at least have Midnight Sun! Oh well… it's been a crazy journey, Kaleb! I didn't really start reading your blog till you were almost done with New Moon, but I have thorougly enjoyed it! And I can't wait for the epic post! And I have every intention of reading your novel! (2 more days!) Please don't stop this blog! You can still use it for Twilight-related news! You've always been my number 1 source for Twilight news!
xoxo
I couldn't not comment on the last chapter.
Even though I knew this day was drawing near, I'm still oddly saddened by it.
I have very much enjoyed your quirky thoughts on this series and I'm not ready for Twilightguy to end.
At least I have Bran Hambric to fill the void. I'm only half way through (homework keeps getting in the way, otherwise I'd have finished it).
Anyhoo, thanks for creating this site and sharing your thoughts on this epic saga.
Cheers!
Sabrina
awww, what a nice ending.
so i want to know what are going to do with the site. keep posting movie related news only? or convert it to a bran hambrick farfeild curse site???
mmm very good thoughts! and this is 1 of my favorite anberlin songs!
Reading this last post was kind of similar to finishing Breaking Dawn myself.
Seeing the words “The End” on the final page was just… unreal, much like how you are completely done with the series. Hard to believe.
I checked this website everyday. You're totally right up there with the Lexicon in my opinion.
Thanks for all the insight.
I only just started reading this blog last night, so I have a lot of old entries to read. I guess I'll be reading them backwards, haha. Reading a guy's opinion on the saga is interesting. I'm sick of constantly reading arguments between Jacob and Edward fans. I do prefer Edward, but those who prefer Jacob are entitled to their opinions as well. I want to see more analyzing the saga as a whole rather than arguing about who's “hotter” or “better.” That kind of behavior makes Twilighters look unintelligent and is probably turns a lot of people away from the series. I have to say, the entries I have read on this site have been very refreshing so far. I look forward to the epic post even though I unfortunately have not been here from the beginning. I just became a Twilighter myself this past July.
Kaleb, this was your most beautiful, profound post out of the whole series, and what a beautiful way to end such an enjoyable trip you've taken all of us on. Please keep blogging about the books you read!! It's a highlight of my day whenever you post something new.
I'm happy you keep this site up, cause I havn't finished reading your posts 🙂 .. I discovered this site (and that you exist ^^) pretty late, so I have to catch up with you which isn't that easy!
Do I have a chance of winning even if I'm from Germany? Mmmh I'll give it a try anyway..
I cant believe that this is ending…I have followed you for a very long time
It's so hard to think that there wont be anymore twilight guy posts D= it was a good run thought =)
Thanks for the site, awesome depth and an amplification of the whole twilight experience!
Concerning that last post:
I also believe, that there is SOMEONE for everyone (sometimes to be found in the worst places). Not so sure about there only being ONE though…
Still: This Bella married her Edward 😉
PS: Amazon Germany keeps delaying the shipping date for Bran Hambric, tell them to hurry up 😉
Thank you, thank you, thank you! For your humor, your creativeness, your persistence and diligence, and especially for your insight. Since I discovered Twilight last March, and then your site soon after, I've read every blog and I check in every chance I get.
This last blog was a perfect summing-up of the saga. I agree with all the other comments that it was beautiful and profound. “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
Please keep blogging. Hopefully we will have Midnight Sun in the future, but we'll definitely have your books to look forward to!
“It's not the end…it's the beginning.” Bella
You won't be too far away- thanks for the fun!
– teacher 6th/ Karla
awww… that was touching. it made me cry and made my dreary day much better. 🙂 thanks
Aww, Kaleb. We love being a Twilighter and love that you are proud of being one, too!
I so love this Saga for all of it's great and wonderful types of love – parental love, sibling love, best friend love, friendship love, even “imprinting” love. The Saga helps us “older fans” remember the thrill of “first love” and how it was such a memorable time in our lives.
But the most wonderful love of all is Bella and Edward's soulmate love, it gives us all hope that there really is someone that we can love in that way and that we can have that kind of relationship with. It is such a beautiful thing! True love is when you put your loved one ahead of yourself, no matter what, and that is what Bella and Edward do.
I love this Saga so much and I am so happy that you and so many millions of other people do, too!
I love this post. So sad that you've finished, but also kind of a happy thing. true love…something many of us search for…
🙂
Great post!
Thank you so much for doing this… it´s great you got something in return=)!
Oh, I almost feel like crying. I can't believe it's over, and you finished right on time.
Thank you so, so much for the countless laughs and insight on the series that has brought all of together.
Love your work, love you, and I can't wait to read Bran Hambric!
<3 Rachel
Dear Kaleb,
It's been a wonderful journey following you for almost a year now. I can't believe you are finally done! I had tears in my eyes reading this…it was beautifully written. I'm going to take that quote, “it isn’t so much the ending that matters, but the journey we take to reach our own ’small but perfect piece of forever’,” and put it up on my page. I find it inspirational. I'll miss wondering if you put a new post up and waiting to see what you had to say about it. I loved hearing about the Twilight Saga from a males perspective. I've told many people about your sight…that includes a lot of secret male Twilight fans lol. I hope you have a wonderful and successful writing career. God bless you always.
Love,
Victoria
Well said. I am one of those lucky ones; I found my Edward early in life and we've been best friends for 12 years now and married for 7. I'm only 28. There really is such a thing as true life and marital bliss. I'll vouch for that. Here's hoping that you find yours.
Thank you so much for all you've given the fandom Kaleb! You've been so wonderful. I don't really know what else to say until I read the “something epic.”
*tear, tear* You are so right Kaleb. I think we all want to find that person that makes us complete. And what you wrote, makes waiting for that person possible! Thanks for those awesome words of wisdome!