I do it every January, my free software fiesta. It involves me, a computer, an Internet connection, lots of install screens, uninstall screens, and a bowl of nachos.
I spend my time uploading and downloading, installing and uninstalling, reading reviews, testing things for myself, and putting together a list of my favorite free, free, free software to start off 2008. (I love free stuff!)
So far my list has over 50 awesome programs that are good enough to rival those expensive, professional ones (at least if you're just a small business or home user, which most of us are). The list will keep growing throughout the year.
Go get your free software at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Computers/favorite_software.asp