Lately I have been very overwhelmed. Long days at work, and then straight to rehearsals for The Full Monty. To clear my head and get away from my desk I enjoy going for walks. It beats sitting down all day and I just to step away sometimes. Now don't get me wrong I love Philly and it's beautiful Rittenhouse Square, however nothing is as wonderful as a walk through Central Park. So many things to see and do, the Boathouse, Bethesda Fountain, Ice Skating at Wollman Rink, Delacourte Theatre, and Strawberry Fields. However my favorite spot is Shakespeare's Garden. So beautiful no matter what the season, and it is filled with quotes from his famous plays and sonnets.
Here are some of my favorite wintery Central Park photos:
Entrance to Shakespeare's Garden, West Side between 79th and 80th Streets.
Romeo and Juliet outside Delacourte Theater
Nothing like skating in Central Park with your best friend and walking over the Gapstow Bridge to get home. So beautiful.
Yes, I am a total geek, but I love Shakespeare. Fun fact about Cat Logan, one item on my bucket list is to perform in all of Shakespeare's plays from Midsummer to Titus Andronicus. So far I have been fortunate to perform in the following:
I guess what I love about reading, watching and listening to Shakespeare is you always learn something new every time. A new joke, a new thought or idea, or something you never noticed before. You can imagine how excited I am that 2014 is a huge year because it is Shakespeare's 450th Birthday! High Schools, Theaters, Colleges and Countries all over the world are celebrating the Bard's birthday with Shakespeare Week.
In honor of this exciting year, I will be posting my favorite quotes, movie clips, productions I have seen, hilarious moments, and all things the Bard.
If you aren't excited yet, just watch this 5 year old and get ready to be pumped up.
Funny how certain people make you think of certain songs and certain moments in your life. I had someone write to me today that was a blast from the past. This song always reminds me of them.
Hello everyone and Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year's Eve. I spent mine in New York City (shocking I know), and although it ended on a sour note, it really was the best week ever. I normally can't stand New Year's Eve. So much pressure to be at the right spot at midnight, call and text the people you want to wish well for the new year, find a bar that will give you the best bang for your buck, etc. I was fortunate to be with loved ones and have a great week leading up to it and after.
My week kicked off with the New York Beer and Brewery Tour. All of you beer and New York history fans, seriously, get your asses to this tour. Our tour guide Nick was amazing, and you get to go to some great breweries and try delcious beer from Chelsea Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Spuyten Duyvill, and Bohemian Hall. It was a wonderful way to spend a rainy day in NYC, just relaxing and drinking yummy craft beers. After a long day of drinking I got to watch the Eagles kick ass and make it to the Wild Card game. (Yes, they are out of the running now, but at the time it was really exciting).
Monday was amazing because I was able to see the Broadway show I have been dying to see for so long now, Cinderella. The second I heard Carly Rae Jepsen was taking over Ella in early February, I knew I had to see Laura Osnes play this role ASAP. The whole show was so breathtakingly beautiful from the iconic Rogers and Hammerstein music, to the costumes, and the kick ass actors. And yes I cried twice.
Especially during Ten Minutes Ago
Tuesday was New Year's Eve! And I was spending it with Man Man and Laur Laur!! An event that NEVER has happened before. I was so happy to ring in the New Year with my girls and have a fresh start to 2014. I had an amazing last homemade 2013 dinner, and hit the town with the girls.
Happy New Year's!
New Year's Day was very lazy and relaxing filled with mimosas and movies, but the best part was going to see Wolf of Wall Street. Seriously run out to see this movie. Leo has never been hotter and Jonah Hill was hilarious. The writing was very smart and I was enthralled the entire time. Seriously, go. Today. You will not be disappointed.
The one thing that NYC has Philly beat on are it's wonderful museums. One of my ultimate favorites is MoMA, Museum of Modern Art. It was a little bit of a Zoo with the tourists, but so worth it. Every now and then you just need a little Jackson Pollock and Georges Seurat. Thursday, in the crazy blizzard, we went out to Merrion Square. This place was amazing, if anything because you get a free hamburger with any drink. Bryan and Dan played pool, and I was able to listen to this dumb, drunk frat boy try to take a girl home with the worst pick up lines: "I brought you here baby because I bring all my dates here, I am comfortable here." Haha good lord.
Friday I said good bye to New York and my life there for what seems like quite some time. It really has left me heartbroken and extremely difficult to get over. However I had an amazing end to my 2013 year, and 2014 can only get bigger and better. I signed up for an Acting class at Walnut Street Theatre and I have my show opening up soon! The Full Montyat New Candlelight Theatre running January 25 to March 9. Unfortunately I will not be taking my clothes off, but trust me you don't want to miss this hilarious, rock musical.
Happy New Year everyone, and thank you for the best New Year's Eve ever.
Catherine
