23000 words and counting...

Very proud of this most recent accomplishment!  Really feel like I have reached the turning point with this, my first novel.  Does it sound insane to say that I was mad at my main character for the past couple of weeks?  It was like I needed to take a break away from her to analyze her thoughts and decisions and figure out her next course of action.  Even though I already know where I wanted to take her and the story.  I guess it might be a good thing to get caught up with them.  I feel like it makes them more real - at least that's what I'm hoping the reader feels!  Any comments?