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my name is loreal.

i live in brooklyn. i just started law school. i like lots of stuff - mostly bikes, though some other things are represented here, too. i'm nearly always anxious. i prefer dogs to cats.

you can write to me about virtually anything at ifblanktumblr [at] gmail [dot] com. i'll write back. promise.

Nov 05

» A Dream Home Undone by Divorce

I think that New York City is incredibly unique in the way in which love and real estate so often become so inextricably linked.

Nov 04

Anthony Weiner Coulda Been A Contender

boutofcontext:

peterfeld:

You know who feels like an idiot today? Anthony Weiner. If Thompson could hold Bloomberg to three points, what could an aggressive, focused opponent have done?

Cue escalating Dem-on-Dem cattiness over NYC’s mayoral race [Politico]:

“Maybe one of those Corzine trips could have been better spent in New York. Who knows?” remarked New York Rep. Anthony Weiner, who weighed his own run for mayor, referring to the White House’s devout attention to the New Jersey contest.

“Maybe Anthony Weiner should have manned-up and run against Michael Bloomberg,” shot back a White House official, who attributed the night’s results across the board to anti-incumbent fervor.

Nov 03

» SoupCycle: Another Reason Portland, Oregon is Super Rad

Since I was in my old nabe, I figured I’d stop and get coffee from my favorite place (EVER IN LIFE!). Finding a filled coffee card in my wallet that made my large Americano free was just a bonus.

Attempting to complete my civic duty…

Nov 01

such a lovely photo | via

“ An executive producer with an all-male writing staff once inadvertently revealed his deep, dark fear. While discussing a full-time position for me, he mused out loud, “I wonder if having a woman in the room will change everything.” Of course, what he really meant was: “I wonder if having a woman in the room will change me.” Male writers don’t want to be judged in the room. They want to be able to scarf an entire bag of potato chips while cracking fart jokes and making lewd comments without fear of feminine disapproval. But we’re your co-workers, not your wives. Crack a decent fart joke and, as professionals, we will laugh.

— “Sex Matters: Letterman and Me” by Nell Scovell | VanityFair.com, October 2009

and finally: the best costume of the day…by FAR!

oooooh weeeeee: runners have the best legs. [super creepster moment over]

the front of the first male pack was too fast for me…so their last guy was all i caught. apparently, they were at a 4:30/mile pace.

mayor bloomberg…in a rolls royce.

alright, already, you’re super rich - WE GET IT!

this guy was insanely inspiring.

Pics from the New York City Marathon: the pace cars for the lead women.

Oct 31

that’s in providence!

sweethomestyle:

awesomespaces

Oct 30

yay, j gord-lev!

hitrecordjoe:

They finally told me I could tell you the news. I’m gonna host Saturday Night Live. WHAT?

I’ve known for a couple months now. Wasn’t allowed to tell anybody. Still wrapping my head around it. Hard to believe it’s happening. I know it sounds cliché, but I really have watched that show ever since I was a little little kid, and it really does occupy a unique place in my big picture. thank you, thank you, thank you, and thank you.

I’m still not exactly sure what/how hitRECord/tumblr/vimeo/everyone can play a part in my NY experience that week. I imagine something will work itself out. Got any ideas?

more to come…

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