I meant to answer sooner, but the afternoon got away from me and I wanted to give a real response instead of a rushed note.
I tried the recipe last night with a few small changes, and it turned out much better than I expected. I used less lemon, added more cracked pepper, and let everything rest a little longer before serving it. That seemed to help the texture a lot.
I also cleaned the kitchen as I went, which honestly made the whole evening feel easier. Usually I leave every bowl and spoon in the sink and regret it later. This time I finished dinner and the counters were already clear.
If you try it this week, give yourself more time at the start than you think you need. Once the chopping is done, the rest moves quickly. I’d make it again just for how relaxed the evening felt.

I finally visited that small park you mentioned, and now I understand why you keep bringing it up.
The paths are shorter than I expected, but that actually made the walk better because I didn’t feel like I had to commit to a huge outing. I took a notebook, found a bench near the trees, and sat there longer than planned.
It was quiet without feeling empty, which is harder to find than people admit. A dog chased leaves most of the time, and a few kids were learning to ride their bikes on the wider path. Nothing dramatic happened, but the whole place felt easy in the best way.
Next time I might go earlier in the morning and bring coffee instead of going late in the day. I think it would be a good reset before a busy week starts. Thanks for nudging me to actually go instead of just saying I would.