With you on all counts except for me it's the entire weekend. I start planning no later than Thursday, because I start to get anxious about being bored, and being bored = thoughts of drinking. I also recall those Saturdays and Sundays of just trying to get to the next drink. Taking a few moments to meditate or read SR and be reminded how horribly uncomfortable the old weekends were helps get me through. Sounds like you are on th right path - Best to you!