More thoughts

Today was my first day of my last days of work.  Now that I've given my two week notice, I really want these two weeks to be up.   Part of me just wants to just begin this new phase.  This is where patience is such a virtue that I need.  One of my very first projects for being out of work is going to be NANOWRIMO.   I've never actually participated in it and I can't think of a better time to sit down and get writing.  Of course, it will be much more than just a fun project.  My hope is to get into some sort of established writing routine.  If I want to maybe try freelance writing or really get my other blog up and running I need to actually begin writing.

These posts are great but they take me maybe a half hour and have very little thought put into them.  Really, I write my thoughts as I think them when I write on here.  That's not writing.  Having to write more than 2,000 words per day is going to require time and energy.  It won't be something I can accomplish in an hour.  If I can get into the habit of writing 5 hours per day, that might really do something for me later on.  Sure, initially it won't be to earn any money.  However, if I get used to writing four to five hours a day then once the project is complete, I can transition that to writing something of substance that I might be able to use to generate some minimal income.

So yeah, I'm actually really excited about it.  I know that this is not something more practical people will understand but I need to stop worrying about what other people think.  So long as my husband (who is the only one directly affected by my lack of working) is okay with it then that's all that matters.  Maybe I'll write, volunteer, and be a housewife of a while.  I have my very first hospice visit with two patients next Thursday.  I want to find something else to do too.  Maybe the aquarium.   I've also decided that if I really want to make some extra cash I can look into substituting again around here.  I mean, I could do a couple of days a month and generate some income in need be.

Of course, as a result of the loss of my income we've had to step back and re-evaluate our financial plans.  Paying back out debt by the end of the year will not happen unfortunately but we can still pay what is needed.  We'll also have to be far more careful about what we spend on a regular basis.  No more super expensive trips to Stowe, Vermont in our future.  Not to mention that my CFP classes aren't cheap so we'll have to figure that out too.  I really can't believe I'm doing this.  I've been granted such an opportunity and I'm so not going to waste it.

Oh for anyone who wants to follow me during NANOWRIMO, my username is ALifeinLetters.  I know that some of you have accounts from years past and the more people who hold me accountable the better.