Working in the new lab

I have been back from Kenting for a week now, and since been working in the lab at Academia Sinica. I have been working on extracting microbial DNA from the samples I collected in June. It is a LONG and TEDIOUS process. From previous posts, you probably knew that we moved to a new building. And I am the first one to work in the new lab - which means I have to figure out where are all the things (instrument, suppliers, kits etc) are... it was quite an adventure. The new place has a balcony which overlooks the hills, and my colleagues are out there occasionally to enjoy the views. On the other hand, I was too busy to enjoy any views. In fact, I was so busy that I am still working on weekends (both Sat and Sun). The way I see it, I am here to work, and not for vacation, so if I have the chance, I should be working. So, here I am again, on Sunday, and doing gel extractions.