Why must research projects be so <//3

Man I am still in undergrads why am I taking my research project so much to heart? I have to do a sociolinguistic one. Originally I wanted to do something with the use of Cree Syllabics in the revitalisation of the Cree language(s). But I have been so overwhelmed about finding participants, building good relationships, and trying not to feel like I am intruding cos I am an Anglo-Celtic linguist from Australia wanting to do stuff with languages up in Canada- (screw social anxiety, imposter syndrome, and feelings of the need to do everything perfectly)

I've talked with my professor but, and I am thankfully still able to pivot my project. I am going to focus on the use of languages other than English or Old English in Fyrnsida practices. Hopefully I feel a lot less stressed with this as I am an ingroup member. This is something that I still find hella interesting. And there is so lil research in this area anyway it is not like this research is going to be for nothing!

I can always pick up the Syllabics research in future but. I already have a fully written up research proposal with a literature review. I just don't right now have the energy, capacity, time, nor resources for that.

I have one other research project to do. But thankfully that is just a literature review- and that will be a whole lot easier and less stressful than this :'] We survive. And I gotta remember "C's make degrees"