...listening to Art Ensemble of Chicago [1] and Thao Nguyen [2].
...oohing and aahing over Processing [3] and NodeBox [4] (see the colors and graph libraries, currently linked from the home page! really go see them, i mean it!)
...hanging out with some of the coolest people you'll ever meet [5].
...intending to read much more by Wendell Berry.
...jonesing for Stumptown Roasters [6] and Murky capitol hill [7].
Links:
[1] http://artensembleofchicago.com/
[2] http://www.myspace.com/thaomusic
[3] http://processing.org/
[4] http://nodebox.net/
[5] http://flickr.com/photos/tags/code4libcon2008
[6] http://www.stumptowncoffee.com/
[7] http://murkycoffee.com/