I promised myself I wouldn't blog about my work. Yes, I made it Rule No. 1 when I got myself hooked in this blogging world. Since writing is my way of relaxing from the hurly-burly of my job, I told myself my blogs will only be about my hobbies --- cooking, crochet, dogs, plants, (family? maybe...) and personal journeys. I've mentioned that in my notes About this Site and About the Author . However, I can't help but mention how my involvement in a government project has kept me quite busy the past weeks (months, actually!). At times, it has almost brought me to panic mode, enough to make me scratch myself all over, which would call for some doses of antihistamine. Last Friday, we finally celebrated the launch of the project, although in reality, the real work has just barely begun! That day, I had to go home earlier than usual to take that much-needed rest. I enjoyed a bit of luxury by sleeping from 7:00 PM until 5:00 AM--my first after a long while! ...