Broken Spoke

I broke a spoke for the first time ever on a bike. It is one of those things that will probably happen to everyone if they ride enough. In my case, it has taken about five years. (I started riding seriously in 1999.) I was able to unscrew the spoke, open up the brake, and get home with a little bit of extra wobble without much trouble. I was surprised at how quick the whole thing was resolved. In all, I would say this took up less time than a flat tire.

Now I need to go through the arduous task of fixing it, getting it fixed, or giving up on the wheel and getting something new. Custom maybe?

update:
Well, the broken spoke has been fixed. After $40+ in parts, I fixed it in about 20 minutes. I had to purchase a cassette key, chain whip, and crescent wrench along with the new spoke, but I needed all that stuff anyway.