Hey Anika. First,
I don't really have anything useful to add (being one who, outside of extremes, spends more time in confusion than denial), but wanted to say that this "one string" idea is a really good one! It really jumped out.
Hmmm, great ability to compound and complex? Laughed. Oh yes. Yes indeed.
And the job? It gives a nice sense of accomplishment. I used to do that very thing(!) Mostly solo with my own business (primarily second homes, but also construction), but occasionally as an independent contractor with a team at... resort condos! Who knew?!
And getting above the inversions will be nice too. It looks pretty cool from up there, like you're on an island in the clouds, you know? I'm sure you do! Lived on the other side of that for years too. You could drive 15 miles and it would be a different story. But our town? People would visit in the summer, get all excited and move. Then winter came. Whaaaa??? What's all this gray? Where did the sun go? Months of it? No way! Oh, yes way.
(Then moved to Pac NW. Like clouds much?! Lol.)

Hope your cold/flu clears up soon!