Song of the Day: Sleep To Dream Her by Dave Matthews Band

Only 2 more days until Los Angeles!! The anticipation is killing me!! I am officially packed. Excited much?

Sleep to Dream Her (live) by Dave Matthew Band

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