diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e8647ff..7198f07 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,2 +1,14 @@
 # GMP-CS-Club
+Hey there space cowboys.
+Remember that if lost, type "git --help" in your terminal.
+Make sure you're in the local git repository when working.
 
+Basic use:
+To grab the newest version:
+git pull
+
+To upload your changes:
+git status
+git add <file you want to add>
+git commit -m "this is the message that goes along with what you've done."
+git push