* peoplewatch - people are funny
* drink
* iPod - load it with an audiobook or two, in addition to music. It passes more time than music and gives your eyes a break
* long book that you've read before and love. Pickwick Papers is my standby.
* drink more
* sleeping pill of your choice, earplugs and eyemask
* DVD player if possible with movie selection and, of course, South Park
* Sudoku

Yeah it's long, but people do it every day. Be patient, you'll survive.