Thailand Trip - Four Wishes at the Erawan Shrine With 6 days to go till Chinese New Year, today, being concerned with my new year, I remembered the four wishes I made at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok. 4 Wishes The Buddha in that shrine had four sides, each for health, career, love and wealth. Before going, I checked the way to pray online. The best version I thought was that for each side, you need to knee down, tell the Buddha your name, where you've come from, your wish and what you'll give in return if it's realized. The more particular the information, the better. I did it accordingly, using the SMART principles. Like for wealth, I gave exactly how much I want to earn in 2017 :) Flowery Day That day in Bangkok was rather flowery. I also went to Wat Phra Kaew in the afternoon and bought a small colorful garland in the flower market. When it got dark, I got off the boat on Menam River, went to the road above and captured the beautiful scene of the river dotted by lights of the boats in it and buildings along its banks. There was also the sky wheel. In the evening, for the Erawan Shrine, I bought four yellow garlands. So coming from the river, with 5 garlands, in the crowded street-side open-air shrine that's shrouded by incense smoke, it's like the day was filled with the fragrance, softness and worldly trivialness of those southern girls. Rich Day Then I walked to Baiyoke Sky. Along the way, I saw the great traffic jam of Bangkok lighted up by vehicle lights, lights on the streets and in the buildings. It's really sth bustling, prosperous and beautiful (not to ppl in the cars). The buffet and view were indeed worth the money as one of my fellow travelers said. Even though I hasted to finish it, like a person with no taste (pun), the final selfie showed I was glowing and elegant, like a rich young miss in a highly sophisticated evening party. When I came out, a taxi arrived timely and sent me safe to the hostel. So perfectly rich. Now, I'm back in China. After searching it online, I found myself greedy for someone said you don't have to make 4 wishes. Others say if you get sth without good deeds功德, that Buddha may be only helping you by overdrafting your good luck in the future. More importantly, if you don't go back and pay tribute when the wish comes true, you'll be in for troubles. I feel it rather a tough cooperation with the Buddha but still I'll be hardworking and respectful in the new year. I guess nothing supernatural should happen to me.