function that takes a tuple of values and output correct format and type
docstring for module
loop for formatting strings, creating directories, and updating config file

still working on create_folders() and have to re-implement
update_config_file()
specifically name variable to show that it is gmt time
separate funciton that will create all the folders needed

this will be done by copying the base directory
init update no longer takes index values, will take the actual value
new line between functions (pep8)