I did it!

The research manager walked by, and I told her I was super open to student sharing in the summer and the future, but that right now I just need someone to swoop in and take over some projects with little direction, and she agrees that Candidate B is not that person!

She thinks that Candidate B is staying for the summer, and would be open to sharing if she wants 40 hours per week.

I feel so much better.

That's great, Sophia! I'm glad you'll get the person you want, possibly longer than expected.

Excellent.

The Obama administration said Friday that health insurance plans must cover contraceptives for women without charge, and it rejected a broad exemption sought by the Roman Catholic Church for insurance provided to employees of Catholic hospitals, colleges and charities.

Dang, I wish Obama were consistently this awesome. That kicks all kinds of ass.

Oh, good, Sophia. I'm glad you were able to clear the air and get the student worker that you really need.

Good job. Best of all scenarios, and hey, no relationship problem!

Going back to the shower curtain discussion, look at these: [link]

Okay, everything is done except the floors. Which means that by the time my guest gets here, I will be shuttered away in the office the whole time to do the, you know, work.

Sophia, that's great! Sounds like you handled it well.

Now I have to hope the student accepts the position!