Make your wish come true

Ahh... been so down these days. Lots of problem (75% money problem hoho) and sometimes I just can't sleep thinking how to solve the problems. Aaargh... I hope everything turns out right without me sacrificing a kidney, left ear and a gall bladder.

Anyway, I bought a Daruma doll (Dharma doll) the other day.

This is a Daruma Doll. Huhu I've seen this doll before in numerous Japanese dramas and animes. So what is this doll all about?

"Regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement." -Wikipedia

Daruma doll comes in different sizes. The kanji beneath the face reads chikara which means strength.

I bought my Daruma from Daiso. I thought it was a good decoration item. Plus, maybe it can make my dream come true hoho Here's how you use the Daruma doll. You make a wish, then you paint the Daruma's right eye. Like so:

My Daruma. I don't know what the kanji says hoho

You can only paint the other eye when you get what you wish for. I think this doll acts as a means for us to keep track of  our goals or big tasks and motivates us to work to the finish. In this way, every time we see the one-eyed Daruma, we recall the goal. One explanation how this custom started says that in order to motivate Daruma-san to grant your wish, you promise to give him full sight once the goal is accomplished.

My wish? Hoho I won't tell... but what if it comes true? I will definitely, positively and surely tell~!!! If it didn't, well I guess Daruma-san will have to be one-eyed lah huhuhu Don't worry Daruma-san, I'm not so mean, I'll get you an eye patch~! : )

I love objects like this hohoho The things I like when I go to shops is to look at the lucky cat, Maneki Neko. You know, the one that waves its arm as if calling you to buy that RM1++ shoes~! Grrr... no wonder I'm penniless. : (

This Maneki Neko waves it's left arm. It is supposed to call customers.

This one waves it's right arm, which is to beckon fortune, money, etc.

If I put a lot Maneki Neko infront of my house, would it attract a lot of money???