Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
I just want to share something. Let’s start with this video (probably some of you have watched it already):
It’s funny, huh? If you were the kid, would you wait?
Btw did you get message? It’s okay if you didn’t. I didn’t get it too when I watched it for the first time. I thought it’s only experiment making fun of kids.
Let’s continue with this video:
I hope you see the relation between the first video and second video. Some of us are ‘Present People’, we can’t wait, we want to be satisfied immediately.
Most of us will think it’s easy to to wait if it’s marshmallow. But how if it’s sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, game and etc, are you sure it’s EASY?
To be honest for me it’s not easy. Sometime I don’t have self control and discipline to delay gratification and it’s has been one of my biggest problems in 2010.
Below are some videos if you want to know more detail.
- Explanation about Marshmallow Test
- The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life
- Marshmallow Test in religion perspective
New year is nearby already. I hope this can inspire your new year resolution.
Last but not least, Happy New Year 2011! Wish you have a great wonderful year ahead.
“Do your best, everyday is your chance to get it right”
Creating iTunes US Account
Question: Why do I need US Account while I am staying in other country (ex: Singapore)?
Answers:
1. US AppStore is the biggest app store compared to other country. Some applications are not available in other country, ex: Kindle
2. You can buy song and movie from iTunes
STEPS:
1. Sign Out from your existing account
2. Go to iTunes Store -> Manage -> Change Country -> Choose United States
3. Buy 1 free app (ex: Facebook) from App Store
4. Create New Account
5. Fill in Apple ID Details Form (email, password, question, dob, etc)
-> use new email instead the one you use for your existing apple id
6. Fill in Payment Method Form
- Choose None for Credit Card
- Leave it blank for iTunes Gift Cards & Certificates Code
- Fill in your address using fake US Address (Address: Adams Street, City: Tallahassee, State: FL-Florida, Zip: 32308, Phone: (065) 91191911)
US Season & Time
There are 4 seasons (in order):
1. Spring
2. Summer
3. Autumn
4. Winter
There are 2 times:
- Daylight Time
Move 1 hour ahead at 2am every second Sunday on March (loss 1 hour). Ex: 2am 14 March 2010
- Standard Time
Move back 1 hour at 2am every first Sunday on November (gain 1 hour). Ex: 2am 7 Nov 2010
I Wanted To Change The World
By Unknown Monk, 1100 A.D.
When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation.
When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.
Great time, Good friends, Nice Easter Camp
I just came back from Easter camp retreat carried by one of HOPE church care group. It was 3 days 2 nights retreat in Tanjung puteri golf resort Johor Bahru Malaysia. Actually I didn’t have any plan to join this retreat. I’m not part of their church and I was afraid I would feel lonely there. My childhood friend who was supposed to accompany me canceled joining the retreat. I was also sad during that week, I organized something but it didn’t run as I expected. Even at the last day before the departure day, I kept wondering whether I would go or not.
Surprisingly it was very nice there. The programs were not boring. It’s not like ‘seminar’ which can make you sleepy because you need to listen what the speaker says all the time. For me, it’s more like outing. I enjoyed the sharing sessions (TEDUH). The topics were interesting. It makes me more value the time I have and not afraid of obstacles since it makes me stronger. Although the game (runaway and free concert) was a bit screwed or unprepared, we could still enjoyed it. We helped each other and laughed a lot during the game. Instead of getting closer to old friends, I also met some new friends. Han2 and Joni who are always cool. We2 who is always ‘crazy’. Yen Nee who is always fun. Wiliam and Steven who are the magicians and good in ‘liar card game’. Renny who is very open and to the point. And many unique friends that I can’t mention one by one. Overall I really had a great time and good friends in this easter camp. For all the guys who joined, hope your balls didn’t turn into raisin! 
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