What I did at the weekend
First I did this:
Then I did this:
Grouping things together and putting them in labelled boxes is one of my favourite activities, which probably explains why the happiest I've ever been in my job was when I briefly worked as an information architect (before moving to product management).
I alternated bookcase assembling with going out with colleagues and then friends. Still not drinking, therefore no diving face first into a bed of sandwiches three stories high. As a result, I lost another three pounds this week, bringing the total to 11.5 pounds since the beginning of the month.