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I meant to reply earlier, but the afternoon vanished on me and I only just sat back down.
I would still go with the simpler option because it takes less effort to keep up over time, and that usually matters more than the first impression.
I have noticed that when I choose the version that seems calmer at the start, I stay with it longer and enjoy it more.
If you want, I can come by this weekend and help sort through the rest so nothing feels rushed.
I do not think there is a perfect answer anyway, just the one that fits your routine without adding friction.
Also, I found that notebook you asked about, and it was in the side drawer the whole time.
I can bring it over when I stop by, along with the blue pen set if you still need one.
Let me know what time works best, and I will plan around that.
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I checked my notes from last week and realized the easier plan is probably the better one for now.
I kept overthinking tiny details, but once I stepped away for a bit it all seemed more straightforward than I made it.
You were right that momentum matters, especially when everything else is already busy and fragmented.
I can help you set it up in a way that feels neat from the start, even if we only get through part of it the first day.
I usually find that a clear beginning makes the rest follow naturally without needing a perfect outline.
If tomorrow afternoon works, I can bring the folders, tape, and that small basket I mentioned before.
If not, send another time and I will adjust.
Either way, I think it will feel lighter once we get the first few pieces in place and stop carrying it around in our heads.