Transition Into 2019

It’s really late and I just want to say I at least started writing this on January 1st. 5 minutes away from the 2nd but I started on the first day of the new year. It’s really not important but there it is. I never fully know what to say when this time rolls around in fear of saying the exact same thing as the last year. And the year before that, and before that, and so on. I don’t know what to say that’s new, though. I’ll try to throw something together. 2018 was most definitely the most important year I’ve had. From start to finish, something always seemed to be happening. And even if it wasn’t, there was always something to look forward to, and that made the dull times more bearable. I entered 2018 having just made a handful of actual friends, real relationships, about 6 months earlier. My life was already so different than it had ever been. 2 and a half months in, I made another, rather large, handful of friends. Something I thought I wouldn’t be able to achieve for another few years. I went to Europe with these 20+ people over spring break and that trip changed my life. People say something changed their life a lot, but I’m telling you, this was massive. Seismic. So I made the best memories one can make while stuck in a group of new and lovely people overseas for 2 weeks. When I came home I felt recharged, energized. (Well aside from being very dead and tired from the trip, I felt like my life had a newer meaning.) After the Europe trip things were kind of slow again. But I had something to look forward to because the month after I got to go to Kelowna and see some of these people again and hang out with them for a weekend (which was also my birthday weekend, so I spent my 18th with some of my favourite people). I got to see most of these people again in June for my graduation, but before that, I was invited to another graduation. Well more of a prom, but I guess it counts. A childhood friend of mine invited me to be her prom escort so I did that. The past couple years I’ve been jumping at opportunities like this more where an old friend of mine that I haven’t seen or talked to in years either reaches out to me or I get to see them at some event. Rebuilding old relationships is something important, I find. Even if it’s extremely slow and probably will take years to grow close again, it shows you still care. And I do. Time, distance, and life just get in the way of those things all too often. So I went to my friend’s prom, made it through dancing with my very minimal knowledge, and overall had a blast. Fast forward to the following month, I was reunited with my Europe trip family (most of them anyway), along with a few other old friends from my online school, and had one of the best days of my life, dressing up fancy, being in the company of such special people, and having the best (and first) barn party I’ve ever had (with only the Europe trip friends). Staying up until 5 am and waking up 2 hours later was so so so worth it. Fast forward again to the end of June and beginning of July, I finally got to go back to my Bible camp. My first true home away from home. I heard someone say last month that home to a person can be where they first met God. Camp is where I first met God for real (in the summer of 2017), or renewed my relationship with Him after it fizzed out. So in that sense (and others), camp has become my home. Anyhow, I got to go back there. Finally, after 6 months of waiting, I was back. I was back on the leader team, I got to spend a week with some of my new friends from the year before and grow those even more, and I made a few new ones too. My life is just booming with real relationships now. After that staff training week I went home and continued to work on schoolwork (because I hadn’t officially graduated yet... and still haven’t... we’ll get to that). Unfortunately I was only able to lead at camp for one week this summer, but it was by far the best week yet. It was tough and may have seemed like a complete failure, with all the hyper kids not listening and whatnot, but we had some real deep and powerful times together as a cabin. I even knew two of my campers from the year before (who were in the same cabin, on the same week, with my same co-leader). Since then I’ve kept the connections with a few of those kids and they’re becoming amazing young men. It’s so cool to watch. After the summer’s end party (where the first group chat I’ve been in since grade 11 that hasn’t died within 3 months was created with 2 other friends and the Bee Movie of all things), I went home for a couple weeks. I worked on some school, did the normal everyday routine, but I also frantically tried to buy supplies and pack and prepare, because I was going on a new adventure. Camp had invited me after my first summer in 2017 to join their internship program when I had graduated (or was at least old enough and close enough to graduating I guess). After initially saying no to myself and thinking nothing but fear about it, I went with it and on September 11 I moved to my new home with my new family. (And oh what a family. I would go on and on about how much I love them and how close we’ve grown in only almost 4 short months but that would take up your entire day. I love them and they’re some of the most special relationships in my life.) Nothing I’ve ever done has lived up to this decision. Oh, so many things are close, but this is a life changing thing. It’s taken my life, my plans, my dreams, and thrown a bowling ball at it. All while God sits up watching me saying “just you wait” with the biggest grin on His face. Not 3 months ago I had a plan for the next chapter of my life. Or at least a rough idea. I was going to go to college this next school year (2019-2020) and get my music career going. While things in my life have shifted, that’s still not been pushed out. It’s simply waiting its turn. At this point I still do think that will be a vital part of my life and probably my career. But right now I’m living at camp, doing amazing things working with youth groups and the camp itself. Camp is where I feel I’m supposed to be right now and so I’m 99% sure I’m going back again next year. Once the internship is done, if I stay, I’ll be a full time missionary there. A year-round staff that has more roles and responsibilities. That’s where my life is headed right now. I don’t know what all it will entail but I’m so incredibly ecstatic. My life is moving forward faster than it ever has and I couldn’t be more excited. I am still held back by school (I know, it’s January and I haven’t finished my crap from June) but it is close, and I think I’ll be done and back on my feet and full time at camp by next month sometime. This is what you get when you spend too much time having fun with other things. Procrastination kills your dreams. Stay in school, kids. 2019 is going to be an insane year. I turn 19 in a few months and will then be old enough to vote (which is valid because we might get a new Prime Minister this year) even though I know absolutely nothing, zilch, nada, about politics. As I said before, I’m probably going to stay another year (at least, we’ll see as we go) at camp. That’s big. I’ve been working on music more in 2018, even put out a few simple instrumental pieces, and I plan to learn and do more. Hopefully I’ll learn how to play a few of my songs and get them out there. Relationships. Those are going to grow more beautiful every day and that’s probably what I’m most excited for this year. It still blows my mind every day that I have these amazing connections that I always thought would take me until my 20′s to make. I think about them all every day and often get emotional because all the love I feel is overwhelming. I don’t know how to wrap this up nice and pretty. Maybe I don’t have to. This one is mostly for my collection. For those of you that care and read my little blurbs, I’m glad I can share with you and I hope you got something out of this. But this one’s mostly for my “online journal” that’s kind of embedded into this blog and woven throughout all the other posts I’ve made. It’s a record of my life through thoughts, feelings, and events that I like to keep. All this mess being said, I hope your 2018 was something you’re proud of and was filled with unforgettable joyous moments. I hope that your 2019 will be all that multiplied by... a really big number. With a few new twists thrown in there too. Merry late Christmas, happy late New Year. Goodbye 2018, you were a gem and a half. Welcome 2019, let’s make you two full gems.

Concrete Junge

Daveed Diggs x Original Fem. Character

Synopsis: Emerson O'Connor has always dreamed of playing in a Broadway pit orchestra. After fleeing Boston to move back home to New York, she is approached by Lin and her whole world changes. But moving to a new city to get away from her past may not be as simple as she originally hoped.

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Chapter One: Dreaming

All I had ever wanted was to work for a Broadway pit orchestra. It had been my dream since I had first picked up a violin when I was only eight years old. Four years after graduating from Berklee I was back in New York playing cello for a small theater in Queens. I was commuting from my mom’s house where I was living, when the theater producer decided to try putting on In The Heights . It was a pretty bold choice, considering Hamiltonhad only just launched itself into Broadway superstardom. But also, not many theaters chose to put it on because of it’s unique and highly cultural nature. It was much easier to pick “safer” options like Into the Woods or Once Upon a Mattress.

I was excited to do In The Heights , though. I had seen it when I was in high school and thought it was brilliant. Somewhat abashedly, I liked to brag about seeing it when Lin Manuel Miranda was still in it, especially with his newfound fame. The music was exciting and different and I was truly enjoying playing it. Closing night was a big deal for us though, there was a rumor going around the theater that someone had donated big money to the theater and that a handful of tickets had been bought for our only, almost always empty private box. It was that night that I was plucked from obscurity. It was that night that everything in my life changed.

Moments before curtains, a buzz went through the entire cast and crew. Lin Manuel Miranda, his beautiful wife Vanessa, and a small posse ofHamilton cast were at the show that night. Somehow Lin had gotten word that we were putting on a production of his show and made sure he was there to see it. Everyone put on the best performances of their lives that night, including myself. From our little pit, I could just make out Lin’s ponytail in the dark theater. What I didn’t realize is that while he was watching the actors intently, he was also watching me intently.

After the show, Lin and Vanessa came backstage to say hello and give us praise. Everyone gawked at him, but I had split open a callus on my finger halfway through the second act and was trying my best to clean out and bandage my wound. I hadn’t even noticed when Lin found me huddled away from everyone, wincing as I picked the torn skin from my finger. I was just wrapping my finger with a tiny bandaid I found in the bottom of my cello case as well as a piece of scotch tape to keep it on when Lin’s sneakered feet appeared in my line of vision.

“Hey, you’re the cellist right? Emerson O’Connor?” he said warmly.

I looked up, eyes wide, “Oh! Yes...that’s uh...that’s me!” I said, quickly putting my hands behind my back.

“Is your hand okay?” he said, leaning to peer around me for my hands. “I thought I saw you trying to mop up some blood in the middle of ‘Alabanza.’”

“Ah...one of my calluses ripped.” I answered.

He didn’t seem like he was going to stop trying to look so I brought my hand out to show him, “Damn! Did you play through the rest of the show with that?” he asked, looking at my finger.

It did look pretty gruesome, I had to give him that. The callus had shorn almost all the way off and I had already bled through the tiny bandage and scotch tape, “I did...it’s nothing new really. Happens all the time, I practice too much.”

“As gross as that looks, consider me impressed. I’ve burst some serious blisters during shows before and it’s almost maddening how much it hurts and still to have to keep going.”

“Thank you?”

Lin laughed, a full laugh that seemed to warm me from the core, “Anyway, I came to find you because besides the injury I was really impressed with your playing. You’re incredibly talented and you seem to have a real feel for the music. I could see you bobbing along to the beat. I also noticed you putting in some little bits of your own flair, which was really cool.”

“Oh, thank you.” I said trying to stay calm. “I’ve worked really hard to get the feel that you put into the show. I actually saw it back in the day...when you were in it.”

“Yo! For real? That’s amazing. Did you like it?”

“Yeah, of course. I hadn’t seen anything like it.”

“Have you listened to any of Hamilton yet?” he asked bluntly.

“A little here and there. But I’ve been so busy practicing for this...” I admitted sheepishly.

“How would you like to come see it instead?”

I blanched, “I...you don’t...that’s very kind...” I stammered.

“Em,” he said firmly, shortening my name. “I’m trying to get you in my life here. Do you dig me?”

“I...no...I don’t think I’m following. What?”

“Alright, I’ll lay it out for you.” he said, pausing for effect. “ Hamilton is looking for a new cellist. I want you to come be our new cellist.”

There was suddenly a loud rushing in my ears. My heart started pounding uncomfortably fast in my chest and Lin’s face seemed to be sucked into a radial blur. “You want me to what?”

“Emerson, take a deep breath.” Lin said, putting his hands on my shoulders. “Focus on my voice, okay?”

I did as I was told, nodding, “Okay.”

“You deserve this. You really do. Come work for me. Come play for Hamilton .” he said.

I blinked at him, “I don’t live in the city.”

He smiled, clearly this was funny, “Don’t worry about that. Just say yes. We can figure the rest out later.”

“Yes...of course. Yes.” I blabbered, everything that just happened rushing in all at once.

“Good, great!” he said, grinning. “Give me your email so I can let you know when to come down. We can chat, I’ll help you figure out whatever you need. Alright?”

I nodded, “Okay. Yeah...yeah!”

I gave him my email and then he said goodbye and I noticed Vanessa standing down the hall waiting for him. I waved at her and she smiled, giving me a little wave back before the two of them turned and disappeared around the corner. I stared down at my ripped finger, watching as the blood dripped onto the floor. Lin Manuel Miranda wanted me . He wanted me to play for his hit Broadway show. He was going to help me figure it all out. He wanted me and I had possibly just bled on his shirt. I was dreaming for sure.

A few days past and I had convinced myself that I had been dreaming. But then as I rode the train down to Queens for rehearsal for our next show, I checked my email only to find one from Lin. I nearly yelped, nearly cried, then realized I had made an audible noise on a public train and people were looking at me. I flushed and turned into the window so I could read the email in peace.

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: when can you start?

Yo Em!

Hope you’re doing well! Do you know when you might be able to start? We would love to have you as soon as possible, but I know that might be hard with other work. Let me know if I can help!

Did you want to come see the show first?

Talk to you soon, superstar!

Lin

I could’ve died. It took me the rest of the train ride to formulate a good response. I would’ve taken longer, but I knew it wasn’t going to get any better and I needed to hustle to rehearsal. I pressed send just as I walked into the theater.

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: RE: when can you start?

Hi Lin

I’ve been doing fine. We’ve already started work on our next show ( Brigadoon ...lame). I’m not sure when I could start. I could put in my two weeks...but I don’t have an apartment in the city. I commute from Cold Spring to Queens nearly every day as it is. Any suggestions?

Maybe that would be good...but I wouldn’t want to take tickets from someone else.

Thank you again...really...

Emerson

I wasn’t able to check my email again until the train ride home that night. I assumed he wouldn’t have responded, knowing he was probably very busy. He surprised me yet again though, having responded only a few hours after my message.

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: brigadoon is pretty lame

Cold Spring’s a haul...let me ask around. Maybe I can find you something cheap.

Don’t worry about stealing tickets. I want you to meet the fam. Alex is already foaming at the mouth to meet you. Do you have a show this weekend? Sunday matinee? I’ll take you to dinner after.

Your new bestie, Lin

I couldn’t help but laugh. We had barely spoken and he was already proclaiming us besties. The woman in the seat across from mine glanced at me, but I didn’t care. Things in my life seemed to be improving finally. I was excited not to have to live with my mom anymore as well. But I tried my best to be patient. I answered as the train cruised past West Point, doused in moonlight.

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: bringing her home to meet the fam

Okay, thank you for looking into that.

Alex Lacamoire? THE Alex Lacamoire? I’ve died. You’ve killed me.

I don’t have a show this weekend. Sunday matinee sounds fine.

Glad to be considered your bestie, Emerson

I got his next email on the train the next morning.

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: I’M A MURDERER!!!

Yes, the Alex Lacamoire. We found your YouTube btw...loved the Clint Eastwood cover. Didn’t know you could rap AND play cello. You’re a boss!

Come early, do you know your way to the theater?

Lin

Frustratingly my phone died before I could finish my response and I had to wait to get to the theater to recharge it. I tried to answer quickly on my break, but then my director wanted to talk to me. I followed him into his office and he shut the door, inviting me to sit. The only other time we had sat like this was when he hired me and I was suddenly very concerned as to what he needed to discuss with me. He seemed to hesitate for a painfully long time before getting started.

“There’s been some chatter going around that you were talking in private with Mr. Miranda after the show last weekend.” he said, sounding rather stiff.

“Yes, he came to speak with me. Why? Is there a problem?” I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

“Well, Emerson...some people have been complaining. Wondering why you got special treatment.”

“It wasn’t special treatment, he just wanted to speak to me. He appreciated some of the liberties I took with the music. His music.”

My director folded his fingers on his desk, “That may well be, but people aren’t happy and they’re expecting me to do something about it.”

I blinked at him, “Do what exactly?”

“I think it might be best to put you on a probationary period...” my director started.

“You’re firing me?” I asked incredulously. “You’re firing me because a famous Broadway writer wanted to speak to me and people aren’t happyabout it?”

“Now, Emerson...there’s no need to get upset. I will of course write you a raving reference. There’s plenty of other theaters out there.”

Suddenly all of this was very funny and I started to laugh loudly, “You’re damn right, there are!” I chortled.

“We’ll pay you for the rest of the week...”

I stood up too fast and knocked my chair over, “Yeah save it. I won’t be coming in.” I said, turning to leave. I had my hand on the door when I thought of something, “You want to know what Lin really wanted to talk to me about?”

“I...I guess?”

“Lin offered me a job. He wants me to come play for Hamilton . I was going to quit in a few weeks anyway. Tell people about that and see how they feel.” I snapped and then left the room.

When I turned, I could see a small group of people who had been listening in. I grinned at them maliciously, “Did you get all that?” I snapped and they quickly scattered.

I went to pack up my cello and made my way to the train station. I had to wait a while on the track for the next train north. I found an empty bench away from everyone and tried to sift through the strange combination of amusement and anger that was coursing through my veins. So to distract me, I took the time to respond to Lin’s email now that my phone was charged up.

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: wanna know something funny?

I got fired today. For having a conversation with you. I got fired...because “people” were “unhappy” that you came to talk to me. I almost can’t stop laughing. I also really want to punch something I’m so furious. I really hope you’re serious about me coming to work for you.

Wow, I forgot about that channel. I made it right after college. Haven’t made anything since I’ve been back in New York though. Don’t have the space for it.

Richard Rogers, just off Times Square? How early?

Emerson

When I got home to my mom’s, she of course wanted to know why I was back so early. After explaining to her that I was fired, she was furious with me. I could’ve told her that I had this new job already lined up, but I could tell she didn’t want to hear it. She was already a few drinks in and I knew she wouldn’t believe me if I told her I was offered a job for a real Broadway show. So I decided to give her some space and drove myself to my favorite diner to have some dinner and check my emails in peace. As I slid into a booth and ordered a burger, I saw an email back from Lin.

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: fuck them. come join the loooove

WOW! RUDE! Clearly I got you out of there just in time. (Yes of course I’m serious about you coming to work for me.)

We’ll find you some more space someday. You gotta break out those raps again. Cuz daaaaymn girl, you good.

Come by an hour before curtain and tell the person at the door you’re here to meet me. I’ll let her know you’re coming.

Lin

With the fall semester officially over, much of my December was spent reading and watching up TV. Unfortunately, I basically had a cold when I came home from school for winter break that lingered around until Christmas. It went back and forth from going away to getting worse over the course me having it, likely not being helped by my winter break job either.

In short, feeling a bit under the weather gave me more of an excuse to spend some time resting and catching up on all the books and TV shows. While I’m really content with the amount and the actual books I read, I’m also glad I spent a lot of time this month with family and best friends. I had such a great, but very busy fall semester with an already equally busy January and spring semester ahead that it’s been really nice to relax and recharge.

My December reading was primarily split between some (okay, two) fantasy conclusions and plenty of contemporary and contemporary romance.

Archenemies (Renegades #2) by Marissa Meyer | My Rating: 4/5 Stars

I’ve really enjoyed this superhero-inspired series from Marissa Meyer so far, although I feel that Archenemies suffered from middle book syndrome.

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams | Rating: 5/5

My favorite read of the month, my love for The Bromance Book Club inspired the rest of my contemporary reading in December.

The Queen of Nothing (Folk of Air #3) | Rating: 2/5

I had such high hopes for The Queen of Nothing given my love for The Wicked King, but was unfortunately really dismayed with this trilogy conclusion.

One Day in December by Josie Silver | Rating: 5/5

The only strictly holiday read on my December TBR, I’m so glad I finally got to One Day in December because I loved it so much!

How to Build a Heart by Maria Padian (ARC) | Rating: 4.5/5

I also got a small start of my 2020 review reads with How to Build a Heart, which featured many of my favorite YA contemporary elements with its own twists.

Intercepted (Playbook #1) by Alexa Martin | Rating: 5/5

Hi my name is Haley of Fangirl Fury and sports romance is one of my new favorite genres, much in thanks to Alexa Martin’s Playbook series.

Meg & Jo by Virginia Kantra | Rating: 4/5

Contemporary was the name of my reading game this month, and with the new adaptation out, I had to have some Little Women reimagined reads.

Little White Lies (Debutantes #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes | Rating: 4/5

Little White Lies had been on my TBR for what feels like forever, so I’m happy I finally got to it and enjoyed it this month.

Deadly Little Scandals (Debutantes #2) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes | Rating: 4.5/5

While I enjoyed Little White Lies, I absolutely adored Deadly Little Scandals. I think it had something to do with already being so familiar with the characters and the ending of book #1, but I love how the plot and twists began right from the get-go.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel S3 (Amazon Prime)- The third season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was my most anticipated show of the year, which made it even harder to have to wait until December! While I didn’t love it as much as season two (my favorite season), it still absolutely delivered and I really enjoyed each episode. I have no idea how season 4 will go, but I’m hoping we don’t have to wait over a year to find out.

Merry Happy Whatever S1 (Netflix)- I always try to watch holiday-inspired shows and movies in December, which led me to Merry Happy Whatever. This show was the right kind of cheesy for me. I felt like I re-entered my Disney Channel days, since the show stars Bridgit Mendler and Ashley Tisdale. I hope there is a second season next year!

Sugar Rush Christmas (Netflix)- Sugar Rush is my favorite baking show, so I was more than excited for its holiday edition. This is one of my favorite shows to relax to and watch with my sisters.

Glow Up S1 (Netflix)- The weekend I felt the worst was spent reading in bed and alternating between three different Netflix shows. One of those was Glow Up, a U.K.- based reality makeup competition. This was a really fun binge-watch and another show I would love to have a second season.

High School Musical the Musical series (Disney+)- Unfortunately, one of my sisters was also a bit under the weather this month. Fortunately though, we spent a day home together catching up on High School Musical the Musical (say that three times fast) series. As someone who grew up with the HSM movies and really had no expectations going in, this show has been such a pleasant surprise. It reminds me of a more PG and cheesy version of Glee.

Virgin River S1 (Netflix)- My sick weekend was also spent watching Virgin River, the romantic drama series based on Robyn Carr’s book series.

Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi (Disney+)- With Disney+, my mom has decided that it is our mission to watch all of the Star Wars movies. I am here to admit that prior to our family watch, I hadn’t seen any Star Wars movies in full. As someone who isn’t the biggest sci-fi fan, I’ve actually enjoyed them way more than expected! I’m not sure I’ll be able to watch the first 8 movies in time to see The Rise of Skywalker in theaters, but I’m hoping so! I also might look into picking up some Star Wars canon books as well.

Burlesque (Netflix)- I was flipping through Netflix one night and had hovered over Burlesque, which ended up starting the movie which then led me to watching the entire movie right then and there. As someone who really enjoys musical movies, I’m surprised I hadn’t watched this one before because I really enjoyed it!

Living With Yourself S1 (Netflix)- While waiting for my family to sit down and watch Empire Strikes Back on Christmas Day, my sister and I randomly put on Living With Yourself and ended watching the first three episodes right then and there.We finished it three days later! I liked it way more than I thought I would and am definitely interested in a second season.

2019 Wrap Ups

ARE THERE MORE THAN 19?: 19 Favorite 2019 Reads

Anticipated 2020 Releases: The Contemporary Edition

Anticipated 2020 Releases: The Non-Contemporary Edition

End of Year Book Survey 2019

If We Were Having Coffee: The Fall Semester Edition

ALMOST EVERYTHING I WATCHED: Favorite TV Shows 2019

Favorite Bookstagrams 2019

2019 Series TBR Results

Reviews & Other Bookish Fun 

ROMANCE  & CONTEMPORARY LOVE: Fall Mini Reviews

ROMANCE READS & A HYPED FANTASY ENDING: December 2019 Mini Reviews

WINTER BLUES CHEER: Anticipated Winter 2020 Releases

HOLIDAY READING RECS: Holiday Books I’ve Read

Holiday Baking Recipe: Inspired by Christmas at the Cupcake Café

Aside from watching what basically feels like everything on every streaming platform, I didn’t do anything too bookish or fangirlish IRL this month. Here’s some bookish & fangirl news that has me really excited though:

The trailer for P.S. I Still Love You dropped!!- We now have the full trailer for my most anticipated film of the year, P.S. I Still Love You. Based on how much I loved the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before adaptation, I couldn’t be more than excited for this movie. Since the first movie delved into book #1, I’m interested to see where the movie picks up book #2 and how similar the story stays. P.S. I Still Love You comes out on Netflix on Feburary 12. The trailer made me realize that its release date is on Wednesday. Since it’s right in the middle of school week, I might make myself avoid Twitter for a few days and come home from school for the weekend and watch it on home vs. my laptop in my dorm room.

The full trailer drop for Schitt’s Creek S6- Schitt’s Creek stole my heart in 2019, and so did the full trailer for its final season. On the one hand, I’m so sad for this show to come to an end, but on the other, I think this season will be such a fantastic conclusion. The final season premieres on Pop TV on January 7.

There’s a premiere date for the Little Fires Everywhere adaptation- The television adapation of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere will premiere on Hulu on March 18. Since Little Fires Everywhere is one of my all-time favorite reads, this means that I have until then to get Hulu – or once again borrow my best friend’s password.

Thank you so much for supporting Fangirl Fury in 2019. I hope you have a relaxing & joyful holiday season and a happy & healthy New Year. Here’s to reading ALL the amazing books in 2020!

What did you read and watch in December? Have you read or watched anything that I mentioned? Share in the comments 

  WINTER BREAK READS & TV WATCHES: December 2019 Wrap Up With the fall semester officially over, much of my December was spent reading and watching up TV.