Question 2

1) How much time did you spend working?
I worked on my project everyday for about 2 hours or so. 
2) How much time did you spend thinking about the work - sort of sitting there and staring at it, or listening to it over and over again, etc.?
I spent a good hour everyday just browsing through my pictures. Sometimes I'd leave my computer and take a break for a little, and go back to look at them with a fresh mind. 

3) How much time did you spend doing other stuff that seems like work to that make you think you're working but you're not?
Anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. It was different everyday. As soon as I realized I was just doing bullshit work, I tried to get back on task. 
4) How much time did you spend socializing?
My project involved a lot of socializing, but I guess socializing not related to my project was only for a few minutes some days. 

5) How did you use your community?
I asked for some people's opinions on my work, what they thought, what I could improve etc... Luke was a huge help with his book and light meter. I tried not to ask him for too much help, or anyone really. I was determined to figure it on my own and I tried to limit myself to asking other people for help with the actual photo taking part. 

6) Rip apart your awful project and how did such a disaster happen?
This was the first time I ever tried doing portraits, and it was a learning experience. I have A LOT to improve, and I know I'm not a great photographer. I let it happen because I know I couldn't get amazing material. Being a noob, I knew I'd have a mediocre project. If you aim for perfection, you should expect to be greatly disappointed. So I knew what I would have wouldn't be perfect, and that it would be very very far from it.  
7) You've completed a step on your path. What is your next step?
I think I want to continue what I was doing during the Big Week. Reading up on new techniques, terms, equipment, and applying it all. It's great to know stuff about photography, but what does that mean if you have no idea how to use it? I think focusing on one technique at a time and learning how to use it will definitely help improve my skills. I don't just want to dive into a pool of information. I want to be able to take it in and understand it.