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

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.

2014: The Year of the Bard

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:

• Twelfth Night - Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
• Romeo and Juliet - Theatre Horizon
• As You Like It - Theatre Horizon

So, that's 3 down, only 37 to go!

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.

Crispin's Day Speech