One More Week in Limbo

I'm giving all of the leads I had one more week to see whether they are sustainable writing jobs or not. Hearing back at all from those in the decision seat would be good too. Then, I'm applying for a 'real job' (yes, I'm cringing at that phrase). I don't mind the idea of it anymore. I think it might help me to have a more consistent writing schedule. And hey, if they throw in an option for health insurance, I'll be living better than I have been since I graduated from college.  It could also provide more fodder for my writing ideas--as you all know, people are crazy.

Speaking of writing...

I really want to finish the first draft of my novel as quickly as possible, but when I sit in front of that flashing cursor, I somehow feel like I'm rushing it. So I open a second document and start an outline for a new novel. Then I open another one. Two new ideas for short stories. Once I finally get back to the novel, I write three sentences and call it a day. This week, the process is changing. Goals are being set. Writing time is being scheduled. My world is going to fall into place, even if I have to bend the pieces to make it fit.  :-)

I have been researching HSA plans for my healthcare coverage, and I gotta say I do not understand what these plans will and will not pay for. And since my current health insurance is screwing me over (totally basic and doesn't cover anything but million dollar injuries) I'm thinking about switching. At least with an HSA, you can use it to fund retirement if you still have money in there by that time. Sounds like a deal to me, but because I'm technically self-employed, I have to joy of wading through information that does not make any sense to me.