As a NaNo participant myself, I know the feeling of pressure in trying to meet the daily word count. So far, I haven't missed a day, but we'll see. I like the self-actualization that seemed to be what's driving the narrative. I'm not quite sure if it was intentional, but I felt that it really carried the story. Wouldn't it be fun if there wasn't a plan? That the chapter you're currently writing is completely based off what you wrote previously. The ending would be a surprise even to yourself.

While I won't be able to read every update (because I'm writing my own NaNo entry and I don't want to risk unconsciously copying other people's writing style) I wish you the best of luck in writing to 50k! I gave you a follow to hopefully check in from time to time.