[SideNote]

I believe writing down how I think the project is going is an important aspect within the whole process. I also believe I don't think I've been doing enough of it so far.

I suppose I would call this a mid-project review/self evaluation.

I've been pretty adamant with the basis/theme of this project, and I'm not really sure if it's been a good or a bad thing. I'm so used to chopping and changing in past projects, developing and using different mediums has been a sort of a comfort to me. However in this instance, within the book context, I find it necessary to stick to my guns and my idea.

Over the past few weeks, I have been so anxious about this project turning out well, with a quality end result. There have been moments of almost regret against the whole thing, I've had a lot of conversations with various people about it. It seems so strange that the whole idea of the project, surrounding societies worry about being of value, is mirrored in me. I have felt sick to the stomach with anxiety, about my own project - of anxiety!

A lot of people have said to me, that a project is only worth doing if it is a challenge. And after so much worry and self expectation, I feel I have a much better understanding about my own project. The issues so far have proven difficult, even having to wait for good weather to the shooting - and I believe the challenge of this project ultimately worth it. I do feel better about it, and as a photographer it will make me stronger and help me to tackle subjects of this level in the future. 

It is now over half way through the project, and I do plan to continue this theme of societies anxiety, and I think the use of a common ground such as houses will produce a book that is both relatable and will tackle the subject efficiently.