I've been taking a break from C++ for awhile actually. I've been into web programming/scripting (php/mysql, javascript, asp.net/c#). I only code C++ if I happen to have C++ homework from my courses. You'll miss out all exciting stuff you could do with programming if you do only one particular language. One language is simply not practical for all purposes.
p.s. I did Java, including the new version, and didn't really enjoy it, except the developing-client-server-application part.
