The room of your average guy is, more often than not, intended to be more of a place in which they can sleep and store stuff than an expression of their personality or aspirations (that is what girls' rooms are for). Guys usually just need a bed and a door that closes to be able to survive in their surroundings.
 
However there are other needs that need to met in order to enhance one's digs existence, such as entertainment, food (because guys eat more often than anything else) and a bathroom that works (we need a toilet that flushes properly!!).

Living away from home is not the easiest thing in the world and financial restrictions play a huge part in how one goes about living on a day to day basis!

Breaking down your budget into separate segments is probably the best way to maintain a basic financial plan.

2008 Feature Article of the Year!  
 
Love the films? Looking for some inspiration on where you'd like to work? Take a look at our guide on the 8 places to work and tell us which one you love the most!
 
1. Empire Records- Oh yes, we did! A music store that not only has really good looking staff but plays good music as well! Video Killed the Radio Star was brought back to life and young people everywhere wanted to say “Who knows where thoughts come from? They just appear.” Great movie, great cast, great soundtrack and great place to work!
 
Check out IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112950/  
The real deal we think is Sir Richard Branson’s brainchild: http://www.virginrecords.com 
 
2. MIB Head Quarters: Black suit and sunglasses as your uniform how can you refuse and don’t forget hanging out in the staff room with the Java wired Worm Guys!
Check out IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119654
 
3. Wayne Enterprises: somehow you got to think to yourself that maybe just maybe you can catch a glimpse of Batman!
 
Check out The Dark Knight Official Movie website: http://thedarkknight.warnerbros.com

Darryl Pillay Tackles Europe

Part 1
 
Some people go on pilgrimages others well they go to off to conquer Europe! Here’s Part 1 of Darryl Pillay awesome journey through the continent…from London with cornflakes to the party central of Greece and then well that’s all in Part 2!
 
Stop 1: London
 
Started in London, Wembley Stadiums for the Foo Fighters concert ended up eating cornflakes as a snack after was quite something else, many funny stories to be had in London.
 
Next Stop:  Amsterdam
 
Amazing, incredible, everything that you have ever heard of was true.  Great place to visit, but definitely a tourist trap.

Zonke Dikana

FirstStep.co.za recently got the chance to sit down with Zonke, South Africa's coolest "Afro-Soul" Singer. Here's what she had to say about a wide range of topics including her CD; "Life, Love and Music"
 
Age: 28
 
Place of birth: Port Elizabeth