To access your projects, click on either Portfolios or Projects in the left main menu bar.
Alternatively, you can also click on the search icon on the top right.

Your Projects list will display:
Your Favorites: When you starred a Project, it will show under this group.
My Projects: All the projects that you are a member of will automatically show in here. You don't need to manually add to here.
Personal: All your personal Projects will be here
Personal Projects can only be seen by you, and you can create tasks on the project but not work plans.All other Portfolios: All Projects from any portfolios you have access to.
You can search for Projects by name or Project number.