Two "Songs of the Day" for those I love.

Today's song of the day was so difficult to choose. My good friend Heather's funeral was this morning. Her family had this first song playing to start the mass, and all I could do was think about how wonderful this woman was and the amount of people she touched. I really took into account the incredible people who have come in and out of my life, and I am a pretty lucky girl:

More Than Words by The Extreme

The second song of the day is by one of my favorite bands, Scott Bradlee and the Postmodern Jukebox. Not only do I love this song by Sia, but the strings in the version brings it to another level. I have so many close friends, going through their own personal struggles right now i.e. long distance relationships, heartbreak, inability to fulfill their goals, family issues, etc. However whenever I hear this song, especially this version, I can just vision myself holding hands with each and every one of the them, and thinking we can take on this world and "live like tomorrow doesn't exist."

Chandelier (Sia Cover) by Scott Bradlee & the Postmodern Jukebox feat. Puddles

Hope everyone stays dry on this rainy Tuesday,

Catherine

Sex and the City + Charlotte Wearing Glasses

Whenever I wear glasses. I feel sexy and think of my buddy Charlotte York.

When Charlotte Meets Harry

Happy Glasses Day,

Catherine

Song of the Day: Home by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

This song always puts a smile on my face and makes me feel like driving in a Toyota Tundra, shoes off, and wind in hair.

Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Home is whenever I'm with you.

Catherine

My 2014 Summer Bucket List

I also have a summer reading list that I love to tackle, and I usually finish it within two weeks. This summer I thought I create a Bucket List for everything I want to accomplish.

1.) Visit Los Angeles:

• My two close friends Lacey and Chris live in L.A. and always ask me to visit. I have never been to the West Coast and think it's time to remedy this situation. So many things I want to do and see out there: Hollywood Ghost Tour, Los Angeles Brewing Company, find all of the stars on the Walk of Fame, and find a beautiful canyon to go hiking! Check out this one below:

Big Santa Anita Canyon

2.) Shakespeare in Central Park

• I want to stay out all night just to wait in line for tickets to Free Shakespeare in Central Park. I could do without seeing King Lear, I am just dying to see Much Ado About Nothing Lily Rabe and Brian Stokes Mitchell

3.) Central Park Film Festival

• All I want is a perfect summer evening with my best friends, a sensible cheese plate and wine watching a movie in Central Park.

Sex and the City at the Central Park Film Festival

4.) Run a 5K

• I am signing up for Stone Harbor's Sandy Paws 5K on Sunday August 25. I truly enjoy running and have only participated in half marathons. Since my family and I will be in Stone Harbor that weekend, I figure why not sign up and get myself in shape this summer which leads to my next Bucket List item...

5.) Eat and feel more healthy.

• I was just cast at "Mrs. Walker" in The Who's Tommy with New Cavern Productions. Last time I played the role was in High School, age 18, and I only weighed 120 lbs. I realize I will NEVER reach that weight by July 11, 2014, nor ever again, but I would like to get pretty close. I usually give up meat for Lent ever year and not only do I feel more energized, but I definitely see and feel the difference because I am reaching for more recipes that include Fruits and Veggies. I think this summer I will try becoming at least a pescatarian and see how I do.

6.) Last but not least, Sissy Trip with Christina

• After the incredible success we had with the 2nd Annual Mother's Day 5K Race for Christina, my sister and I want to go away on a nice sissy trip together. It is so hard with her work schedule trying to figure out when we will go away! Stay tuned because I am sure no matter where we go it will be fabulous. We have narrowed down our options to either an island or Providence, RI.

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy summer! I cannot wait to blog about mine :)

Catherine

Song of the Day: Sweetest Goodbye by Maroon 5

This song used to be so negative for me and always made me feel like I didn't deserve it. However, once you find someone that makes you feel like a million bucks, and as Maroon 5 says, makes you feel like "you'll never have be alone", then this song has a whole new meaning to it. I always listen to it every time I pull out of the bus station in NYC.

Sweetest Goodbye by Maroon 5, Songs About Jane

Xoxo,

Catherine