Facing Self is a book that compiles self-ethnographic journals and imagery inspired by emotions, colours, and shapes associated with each day. This project started with the question, “Does birth order affect formation of personality?” I have always wondered growing up if some of my personality traits such as caring for others, being a people pleaser and overachiever are results of being a first born. After conducting research, I came to the conclusion that birth order may affect one’s personality, however it is not a definitive factor. In fact, personality can change depending on the context one is situated in! Based on these findings, the focus of the project shifted to studying what I can do to improve my own personality, and I thought journaling was the perfect way to do so.