Atmospheric science students are taught weather is what you get and climate is the weather you expect. This is why this common skeptical argument doesn't hold water. Climate models are not predicting day to day weather systems.
Wednesday is the day I like off best. Don't get too behind with shopping, housework,etc. Friday is the best day off from work's point of view - an office job where it's the day people are least likely to arrange meetings in.
Most people are able to do light activities, such as shopping, after one or two weeks. You should also be able to return to work after one or two weeks, although you may need more time off if your job involves manual labour.