Ten things to do while you are waiting for a render.
1. Pester Danny on IRC
2. Reply to all posts known to man on simplymaya.com
3. Manically refresh the forums to see something new
4. Read bash.org for funny quotes
5. Get another beer from the fridge
6. Downprioritize sleep
7. Count number of fins on a golden orb heatsink (60)
8. Play stupid flash games
9. Clean mouse and keyboard
10. Draw silly faces in the sketchbook