As much as I love celebrating Independence Day, the Fourth has always been a swift reminder that the end of summer is near.  With just two months left before Labor Day, there are still so many things I have yet to do.  Here are a few (10) more things I'd like to check off my list.

1.  Take a long afternoon bike ride up the Hudson, and finish off with a relaxing picnic on the water.

2.  Spend a day in Long Island surfing with a few girlfriends.

3.  Enjoy New York's Good Beer Month with a trip to Governor's Island.

4.  Incorporate Friday night golfing and happy hour at the Chelsea Piers.

5.  Finally get around to finish decorating my at-home work area (it's been too long).

6.  Host a themed summer brunch on my rooftop when the weather cools down a bit.

7.  Take lessons in flying high - scary, but would be exciting.

8.  Try my hand at preparing oysters or lobster - never done this!

9  Watch an independent film under the stars via this summer series, and/or the Central Park movie series that kicks off August 21.

10.   Take on some tennis at the US Open.

I want to know - what are some things you're all looking to do before the end of this season?