Summer Bucket List Check In

Hello everyone,

I thought I would do a 2014 Summer Bucket List Check In. See what I need to accomplish:

1.) Visit Los Angeles:

• As much as I love my girl Lacey, I don't think my LA Trip will happen this summer. I will get out there though at some point!

2.) Shakespeare in Central Park 

• Accomplished!! I had a wonderful time at the Public Theater yesterday seeing the incredible John Lithgow and Annette Benning in the Shakespeare classic, King Lear.
  
   Crazy people waiting in line for tickets! Shakespeare in the Park is free for all patrons, you just need to wait in line for ticket distribution at the Delacorte Theatre.

Perfect evening for Shakspeare.

3.) Central Park Film Festival

• Haven't gone yet, but I think it is only fitting that I go see either Big or The Way we Were with Man Man.

Sex and the City knows how to honor The Way We Were perfectly. Hubble!

4.) Run a 5K

• Soon!! Matthew and I have signed up for the Stone Harbor Sandy Paws 5K on Sunday August 24!! Woo hoo! What a perfect way to celebrate Christina's birthday than run a 5K for her.

5.) Eat and feel more healthy is slowly getting there. Now that my show is over I have my evenings back to run, which I truly missed! Plus my boss and I are participating in this kick ass app called LOSE IT. It is actually working and I have been noticing a change in my face already. Mary Poppins begins rehearsals in October. That is my goal to look great and feel confidant by that first rehearsal.

6.) Christina and I have chosen our Sissy Trip spot! The Westin Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa in Cayman Islands. We are booking it now and saving up to go in January 2015 :) Feeling jealous, then check out their promo video, hehe.

Well, one down and 4 to go! Psh I got this, it's only July 30 :)

-Catherine

Song of the Day: Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf

A little Edith Piaf goes a long way. I would give anything to leave work right now and be drinking a glass of red outside in Central Park.

Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf

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: Across the Universe by Rufus Wainwright

So hard to concentrate at work. I seriously cannot wait for warm weather and reading a book in Central Park.

I miss New York. Even though I was there 7 days ago.

Central Park, I miss you.

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.

Happy Snow Day.