I meant to reply sooner, but the afternoon kept getting pulled in three directions and I lost track of the draft sitting open.
I did make it out for that walk, and it helped more than I expected because the air finally felt less heavy and everything seemed quieter for a change.
I also tried that roasted vegetable idea you mentioned, and it turned out better once I stopped fussing with it and just let everything cook without checking every few minutes.
Tomorrow I am keeping things simple, catching up on laundry, watering the plants, and finishing the chapter I started before bed last night.
If you are still free this weekend, I am good with an early meet-up instead of later in the day since that usually leaves more room if plans shift.
Send me the time that works best and I will adjust around it.

I was thinking about your question from yesterday, and I do think the easiest approach is to start smaller than what we first planned.
Whenever I try to change too many things at once, I end up scattered and then none of it feels finished, so keeping one clear step in front of me works better.
I spent part of the morning reorganizing the shelves near the desk, and it was strangely satisfying to clear out papers I had moved from place to place for no real reason.
The room feels lighter now, which sounds dramatic, but it really does make concentration easier.
I am around later if you want to talk through ideas, and I do not mind listening while you sort them out in real time.
If texting is simpler, send a few rough thoughts and I will reply when I pause for tea.
Either way, I am not in a rush, and I am happy to help you work through it.