Once upon a time, a hardworking but harried young academic named Bittersweet Girl was looking for a place to do her work. BSG made her way to her office, where she can close the door and have supreme … more →
The Bitter and the Sweetbsgirl wrote 1 week ago: Once upon a time, a hardworking but harried young academic named Bittersweet Girl was looking for a … more →
bsgirl wrote 1 month ago: Don’t have too much fun without me! … more →
bsgirl wrote 1 month ago: In which The Bittersweet Girl cancels all the appointments and office hours she has scheduled for to … more →
bsgirl wrote 2 months ago: • I’m replacing Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice on my DVR queue with Glee and The Good Wife. Bec … more →
bsgirl wrote 2 months ago: But, apparently, I’m also cheap, because I am a Dover Edition. You’re Siddhartha! by Her … more →
bsgirl wrote 3 months ago: Can someone please explain to me why I spent all summer feeling unmotivated, unfocused, and uninspir … more →
bsgirl wrote 3 months ago: Dear BSG, You know that summer routine that you developed, where you roll out of bed at 7 am, walk t … more →
bsgirl wrote 4 months ago: … I would decree that all shampoo/lotion/gel makers would be obligated to sell — alongsi … more →
bsgirl wrote 7 months ago: Suffering from low blog traffic? Or what Ink calls statometer sickness? Have I got the solution for … more →
bsgirl wrote 8 months ago: I haven’t laughed a lot lately — too much exhaustion, stress, and work has seemingly tur … more →
bsgirl wrote 8 months ago: First: Be friended over Facebook by someone you knew, but not terribly well, in high school. Have st … more →
bsgirl wrote 9 months ago: Last night I began mentally composing a post that would have begun, “Tonight my heart is break … more →
bsgirl wrote 9 months ago: I am coming out of my short-lived, self-imposed hiatus with this urgent public service announcement: … more →
bsgirl wrote 10 months ago: I’ve been remiss in responding to the award meme going around. I was nominated by both Dr. Cur … more →
bsgirl wrote 1 year ago: The cold, piercing terror that strikes at unexpected moments — as you are walking the dog, fol … more →
bsgirl wrote 1 year ago: I like a good vampire story as much as the next person. I even like some bad vampire stories. I read … more →
bsgirl wrote 1 year ago: The specs. You gotta love a smart, funny girl with huge glasses. … more →
bsgirl wrote 1 year ago: I am delighted that the news media is preoccupied these days with the question of whether Michelle O … more →