The Bucket List

Whip out that sunscreen and put on those white pants, we are a full week past Memorial Day and it's June!
I don't know why, but I am abnormally excited for summer--given that I am still a person who works Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Looking outside, the skies do not bode so well for summer weather this week, but I will not give up hope.

In my work as an assistant, I manage my boss's schedule. She is so busy I am literally booking at least one month out for her. So even though it is only June 4, it feels like June is over.

To ensure June doesn't actually fly by without a LOT of fun-having times, I've been thinking about all of the things I want to do this summer.

In fact, in preparation for this season of sunshine, joy, lighter workloads, more outdoor time, and increased drinking, I have prepared myself a Summer 2012 bucket list. To guarantee summer doesn't disappear leaving you bewildered and thinking, "Wait, I had so many things I wanted to do!" I suggest you do the same. (Bonus points if you use a different fun verb for each item on your list.)

Any ideas for me to add to my long list?


Food to taste
Eat brunch at Buttermilk Channel
Try pizza at Grimaldi’s
Enjoy a lavish dinner at Kittichai
Devour ice cream at Ample Hills
Refresh myself with sangria Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club
Sip a cocktail at Raines Law Room

Late nights to party
Party at the Brooklyn Museum – Target First Saturdays
Dance salsa at Kana
Meet ex-pats at LeBain

Trips to take
Beach weekend away with friends
Long vacation to another country
Fly down to New Orleans for jazz, booze and Creole cooking
Visit the Hamptons

Shows to see
Once
Newsies
The Columnist
Shakespeare in the Park – Into the Woods

Outdoor fun
Walk the Botanical Gardens
Take funny pictures mimicking animals in the Central Park Zoo
Play some tennis in the park – in order to relearn said sport
Lay back during a Monday night movie in Bryant Park
Practice Bikram at Solstice in Times Square
Sunbathe on the High Line
Jive at Midsummer Night Swing
Spend happy hour at The Rink (outdoor bar in Rock Center)
Venture to Randall’s Island
Ferry to Governor’s Island

Random things to do
Lounge and eat junk food for a movie day in the movie theater in my building
Attend at least four dance classes
Wander Chelsea Market
Engage in art at Rubin Museum of Art K2 Fridays for free movies, art, music and lounge
Take advantage of pay-what-you-wish at The Whitney Friday 6-9pm
Picnic at an outdoor movie