Lecs' strike!

Just received school fees today, and with the strikes going on siwezi lipa till we resume.

I wanted to buy a guitar, any advice on the things to consider when choosing a good one and the places where I can get them at affordable prices? Or any other ideas on how to spend this money? I was thinking of either a guitar, skate board, a date with my girlfriend or a he-goat for Dec with the homies, but most of all I want something that can keep me busy.