Financial applications

You've probably already have read my article on Pocket budget Android app.  So do you have any other Budget apps you'll like to share?  Please let us know.  I am looking for another one, since I get 6 paychecks a month (4 weekly, and 2 bi-weekly) I was wondering if any other financial budgeting apps were better than the one I was already using.

Keeping your budget in the forefront will prevent you from going over your budget, and will let you know what you spend most of your money on, so maybe you can change some of your life around to better get a grasp on your money problems.

I use Google Spreadsheets and my app to calculate my spendings a month.  I am a very calculated person when it comes to money.  I hate not knowing exactly how much money I have.  It's better knowing how much you have, than not having enough and being denied.

Please share what apps or tricks you use to keep track of your money.  

Temperature confusion

As an American, do you ever get confused about the Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa?  I am currently in the process of learning.  I of course learn about it during school, but never really paid much more attention to it, then reading it and writing it down in Science classes.

Celcius Farenheit
0: 32
1: 33.8
2: 35.6
3: 37.4
4: 39.2
5: 41
6: 42.8
7: 44.6
8: 46.4
9: 48.2
10: 50
11: 52.8
12: 54.6
13: 56.4
14: 58.2
15: 59
16: 60.8
17: 62.6
18: 64.4
19: 66.2
20: 68
21: 69.8
22: 71.6
23: 73.4
24: 75.2
25: 77
26: 78.8
27: 80.6
28: 82.4
29: 84.2
30: 86
31: 87.8
32: 89.6
33: 91.4
34: 93.2
35: 95
36: 96.8
37: 98.6
38: 100.4
39: 102.2
40: 104
41: 105.8
42: 107.6
43: 109.4
44: 111.2
45: 113
46: 114.8
47: 116.6
48: 118.4
49: 120.2
50: 122
51: 123.8
52: 125.6
53: 127.4
54: 129.2
55: 131
56: 132.8
57: 134.6
58: 136.4
59: 138.2
60: 140
61: 141.8
62: 143.2
63: 145.4
64: 147.2
65: 149
66: 150.8
67: 152.6
68: 154.4
69: 156.2
70: 158
71: 159.8
72: 161.6
73: 163.4
74: 165.2
75: 167
76: 168.8
77: 170.6
78: 172.4
79: 174.2
80: 176
81: 177.8
82: 179.6
83: 181.4
84: 183.2
85: 185
86: 186.8
87: 188.6
88: 190.4
89: 192.2
90: 194
91: 195.8
92: 197.6
93: 199.4
94: 201.2
95: 203
96: 204.8
97: 206.6
98: 208.4
99: 210.2
100:  212

I figured out that:

• Every Celsius degree is 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit
• Every 5 Degrees Celsius is 9 degrees Fahrenheit

I feel kind of stupid just now attempting to fully understand the different measurements. I'm sorry, but the Metric system just seems smarter in measurements.

Do you have any tips on learning? Will this help you learn the difference?

Now You See Me (NO Spoilers)

After multiple attempts to watch it, I finally just went by myself.  The movies was actually a lot better, than I expected it.  The Plot twist has been done before, but personally I was shocked when it happened.  I would be willing to watch this movie again. 

Acting was superb

"Magic" was exciting and fun to watch

I'll give it a 4/5

Play Station Network (PSN) Friends

Do you want to add me on PSN?  If so, my psn is: ShinyLobster

I can't play online as of yet, but hopefully in the next year or so, I will be able to.

Once I get Unlimited internet!

Want other people to know your PSN?  Email me, if I get enough I will make a list of which games someone plays.  Just let me know which games you play more, or I can just put it in the "General" page.

Finance in your Pocket

Do you often get messed up on how much money you have to spend, or would you like a free and easy way to calculate what you buy?  Check out Pocket Budget for Android.

It's Free, easy to use, and straightforward. They have a paid version that adds:

• Different types of curreny (American is default)
• Disables ads
• Password Protection
• Widget

I have had the free one for about a year now, and I have never had trouble with ads, nor do I have the need for different currency.  If you want the Paid Pocket Budget, it's only 3 dollars, and you just go to the app, click on the top right, and tap on the "Purchase premium content".

I use this after every time I purchase something, so I'll always know roughly how much money I have to spend.  

I currently have 2 budgets.  My "General" budget, and a "Savings" budget.  That way, I know how much I have in savings, and I know how much I have to spend.  It's neat, easy, and fast.

Do you have your preferred Budget app?  What is it? Please share and let others know. 

My "Tourist" trip to OKC

I have lived in Oklahoma for over 13 years.  Tonight I found out I was sheltered.  One hand, why are there so many young kids at Bricktown/OKC at 9-12 at night?

I have never felt like a tourist in my own state until tonight.  I have always saw the Devon tower from a few miles away, but I never really got close to it.  Until tonight.   Sorry about quality took them all with my phone:

 From a few blocks away.

 The side of it.. I was amazed about how bit it was.. I was about 30 feet from the actual building since they have a little moat thing.  Looking STRAIGHT UP.

Besides the light, this picture isn't bad. I didn't even take the very top of it.

Inside, I couldn't do anything.  You need reservations to ride the elevator to the very top for the restaurant. 

This isn't the actual Devon tower, but it's part of the Devon building.

At first glance I thought I could sit on it.  I'm glad I didn't, it is all water.  Very leveled!

Saw this beauty outside.  Looks nice!

I have never been to New York or anything, so this building is actually quite impressive to me.  Sometime I need to get reservations to get to the very top, even if I really don't wanna ride a 50ish floor elevator.

God of War Saga

This past week after I traded my Samsung Chromebook for my Brother's ps3, I bought God of War saga for PS3, I have played the first two already and beat them on ps2, but I figured why not just spend 35 dollars for 5 games (3 plus DLC.)  I'm currently playing the first one, because when I get frustrated I usually get off and play NBA 2k11 or CIV 5.

Have you played all of the God of wars?  If so, what one is your favorite and why?

After GOW, I might pick up infamous.  I have beat the first one, but that Second son one looks awesome and I would like to play all of them before I pick it up for PS4.

Why should you get Play Station Plus?

The console wars are in full force right now, with Microsoft reversing their DRM decision to more fit what the fans want.  Sony is looking great with their console the Play Station four (PS4).  I will be buying one, when they get out, but just recently I found out something new.

Well, not really new, but new to me.  Play Station Plus.  Less than five dollars a month.  You can either buy a full year for $49.99 or buy it three months at a time for $17.99.  Buying a full year makes sense, when you find out the games you can download for free or at a reduced cost.  You just have to add them to your cart, and then you'll be able to play/download them as long as you keep your PlayStation Plus membership.  If you play games quite a bit, then you might want to look into doing this.

I bought it today, and I have already made money doing it.  "Made money" you may ask.  I have already got a few games I wanted and that would have cost me way over 50 dollars. Just 1 month and I have  already justified buying it for a year.

PS + is Sony's way to combat the Xbox Live, and I have to add that it looks really good at doing so.

What will you buy?  Sony's PlayStation 4 or Microsoft's Xbox one? Why did you choose the console you did?

What do you like to do?

What do you like to do? Hobbies, sports, or anything else?  I know I have quite a few things that I like doing, or I try to do daily/weekly/monthly. You can have a relaxing period of the day/week where you don't do a single thing, or a time of the week to do a hobby or watch sports.

For example, I have been playing Civilization 5 and God of war (I bought the saga).  I like Civ 5 type of games, and when I want to just kill things I play GOW. I also enjoy playing NBA 2k  and Madden, but I think i'll wait for the newer ones now.

I got in a habit of running every to every other day, but lately since I have been working with a friend cutting trees, I haven't had the energy to go, but I really need to get my schedule back down.  I enjoy running, in a different kind of enjoyment.  When you finish that mile or what ever you are aiming for it just gives you some accomplishment feeling that no one can take away.

Every Sunday I head to Starbucks and play on their wifi and I'll probably post at least once a week, while I'm there.  For some reason I feel more concentrated there, with everything going on than I do at my house in complete silence (or music.)  Plus you get the tasty (but expensive) coffee!

What do you like to do?  Do you have anything you try to do at least once a week?  If not, how come?  You can always find time to do something.

I look forward to your comments!

Do you think Kraft is telling the truth about Putin?

Kraft admits that Putin Stole his 2005 Superbowl ring on a visit.  Putin Denies it, and says it was a gift.

What side do you believe?

I Personally believe this is outrageous and I doubt Putin would physically steal something from someone, but Kraft had some reason to say that he did.  Time will tell on who is telling the truth.  Who do you believe?  If you haven't seen the article about this you can visit:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000212453/article/vladimir-putin-robert-krafts-super-bowl-ring-was-gift

and then make your personal opinion.

Asking the readers

I would like to know what the readers would like to read.  More about my life? More about technology? More about whatever?

Have questions? I will try my best to answer.

Do you have a Computer network question? Ask me on Twitter or email.

Twitter: @gtcgabe12
Email: gtcgabe@gmail.com

Thanks, I look forward to any and all questions.

Have you ever been Roller Skating?

Yesterday I went roller skating for the first time in about five years.  It wasn't my choice to go, but one of my friends, and even though I had a negative attitude going into it, and didn't really want to.  I'm glad I went.  I only fell like four times, but I've caught my self much more.  I would have to go again here sometime soon, if I have a chance.

My new Routine and my life

Just last week I decided to start going to Starbucks on Sundays. This is the second week in a row I have went, and I think I like it.  I decided Starbucks, since they have internet, and my house only has satellite and 15 GB limit.

I'm currently downloading CIV 5, I don't know if it will play on this laptop, but worse case is I have it downloaded and I tried.  I'm in the process of buying a new desktop, which is kind of weird, considering I can't really install much on a desktop.  I'm trying to sell my Valken Proton Marker and Dye Rotor Loader, so I have enough money for a Desktop.  I think my current computer i'm looking at is around 460, which isn't too bad.

About me:

I'm in the process of finding another job, an actual job this time.  I work at Walmart as a cart pusher currently, which it has taught me a lot, like being nice to everybody, and that I do not want to be a cart pusher anymore.

Gaming:

I downloaded oddworld oddysee and exodus, currently downloading CIV 5.

I think I will buy the Madden 25 with PlayStation 4 when it comes out.  I have always loved the PlayStation and have always dreamed about playing L.A.P.D Future Cop all the time, I just have to actually do it. I saw somewhere I could download it to play on the PS3, and I might look into that. It was like 7 dollars.

Anything else:

My life doesn't seem to be changing much, but I sure do enjoy it.  I applied at several jobs hoping to get a call for an interview and maybe further my training in Network support.  Hope things are looking up. I want to buy a car!  

Have a good week, before I leave, I have to ask.  What do you like to do on a weekly bases that lets you relax and enjoy life?

Chromebook for a Ps3

Today, I traded my Samsung chromebook for a ps3.  The reason why I did it was because I hardly ever need a laptop out on the road anyways, and I plan on saving up for one I could play on.  Chromebooks are for a niche market.  I hardly had any use for always online features of a Chromebook.

Since the ps4 was announced I have been getting into gaming more, and I thought the ps3 would help until.

Since I got the ps3, I figured I might as well get a game.  I have a ps3 in the living room, but this is slightly different having it in my room.  The game I decided to get was the GOW collection.  I have the first two on ps2, which I am trying to sell, I plan on playing all of them once I get them, and I can't really wait.  I have always enjoyed playing them, now I can get them on PS3!

I'll keep you updated on my gaming for now on.

I currently play nba 2k11.  I don't like basketball too much, I'm more of a football guy, but this game is pretty fun.


In other news:

On my Laptop, I bought CIV 5 and oddworlds Odyssey and exodus.. I haven't been able to download them from steam yet, since my internet at my house is satellite and only have 15 GB a month.

Do you plan on getting a ps4 or are you going to get a Xbox one?

Apologizes to my readers

I wanted to post this to apologize to my readers for my lack of content.  I have been having internet issues, due to my data limit of 15 GB (satellite).

I'm currently thinking about several different options, since I have graduated Gordon Cooper.

My options in my head are currently:

• Part Time at Walmart until I can find an IT job
• Army reserves + Walmart
• Just Military

In the mean time, I was thinking about starting several hobbies like learning python (I have made several attempts, but always quit after a few days.)

My goals:

1. Move out by 21 (19 now)
2. Buying a Motorcycle (CBR500R)
3. 6 pack and get stronger

I use Google's spreadsheet on drive to keep my financial condition under control, and I am a pretty cheap person in general.  I have thought about going to college to become an accountant, but I know I would miss IT if I did.

Hows your life after you were done with school? What important tips could you provide?