Thinking of my Mommy

Hello Everyone and Happy 4th of July!

I know that I've been m.i.a for almost a year and I plan on returning soon.  Today as America celebrates 250 years, I remember my mama. 3 years ago today I lost my beautiful mommy. This week has been a bit challenging, but today I celebrate her. She loved the 4th of July so its only befitting to celebrate  today in her honor. There's not a day that goes by I don't miss my mom. I miss her hugs, her laugh, and her presence. She is missed, but never forgotten. So Mommy on your 3rd Heaven Anniversary I hope that I'm making you proud and I miss and love you so much.

August 19th

 Hello Everyone!

Today marks a very special day for me. 2 years ago today I almost died from Sepsis.

I still have trauma from that Sunday I was brought in by ambulance. I also still suffer from survivor guilt that this illness ultimately contributed in the death of my mama just a month prior. 

2023 was a challenging year for me to say the least, but I feel so blessed and thankful to still be here. I still have complications from sepsis, but I'm no where near as sick as was before. I fought hard to get back a sense of life before sepsis.

I will always be grateful to God, my Aunt Dot and the medical staff at hospital. My aunt was the one that made me call 911 to get help. I was so delirious from my fever I was losing track of time and almost my life. I've shared my story over the past 2 years here on my blog. 

Today I'm feeling blessed and thankful to be able to still be here.

Happy 12th Blogiversary to Beauty and More by Pilar!

 Hello Everyone!

Today is my 12th Blogiversary!!! I know that I've been a little absent this year, but I still wanted to celebrate all the work I've put into my blog the past 12 years. That is an accomplishment to be proud of. I will be posting more content soon 🙂

Thank you for the love over the past 12 years! Here's to more years of blogging! Also special thanks to Tarte Cosmetics and Kiss Products for the recent gifts!

Love Pilar 💕

Dear Mommy

 Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to write a quick post. Today is my mom's 2nd Heaven Anniversary. I know she's gone, but 2 years later, the word death still seems surreal.

Dear Mommy it's been two years since your passing and I miss you everyday. July 4th 2023 was the the day my life changed forever. 

I'm truly my mama's twin. My mommy in the 10th grade circa 1979/1980 and me in 2024. She always had such beautiful smile.

My beautiful angel 

I think about all the wonderful memories of you. I miss your love, laughter, voice, comfort, and hugs. I hope that you continue to rest in peace and that I continue to make you proud 💛 

Happy 4th of July Everyone ❤🤍💙 I will be back soon with blogging. 

The Little Things

 Hello Everyone!

Recently I received a gift from my dear friend Lisa I met here on blogger years ago. She is  so kind and thoughtful!

I shall call him Poppy (Short for Pop Tart)

Now that I work at job that I have my own cubicle, I can decorate it as my own personal space. Staring at blue wall can be a little tedious and sometimes you need decorations and reminders of all the happy things. 

Love Your Selfie!

 Hello Everyone!

During the month of February I want to focus on all things good and love. In order to show love to others you must first show love to yourself.

During last month and part of this month I decided to take a few work selfies. Even on days I don't feel so great physically or emotionally I get myself ready. You don't have to look like you feel. Besides getting yourself ready in the morning can be a great mood and self esteem booster. 

Another day at the office

I still wear my mask incase anyone was wondering. 

January wasn't nothing short of cold frigid days and nights. We had even snow in South Carolina!

Fresh Box Braids

No heaters allowed, so my regular blanket makes daily appearances. 

Last month I wore mostly boots, leggings, sweaters, and long cardigans to work. It was too cold for anything else lol. On this particular Monday I received so many compliments on my outfit (its a khaki pants jumper paired with a black long shirt)

A sweater dress

A jumper dress paired with blue shirt lol

You may have noticed my necklaces, the necklace with the blue zircon pendant is special to me. My mama gave me that a birthday gift years ago. 

This morning otw to work

Happy Wednesday!

Happy February!

Hello Everyone!

We survived all 310 days of January lol, but seriously January was a month to remember. I pray that February is a month that brings peace love, and happiness especially with the way things are currently in the world. To start off the month, I wanted to share my Valentine's Day inspired cubicle decorations. 

I enjoyed posting inspirational messages on the dry erase board at my old, so I'm ecstatic that I can post them in my own personal space.

I'm slowly, but surely getting back into DIY Projects. I customized this mailbox, because I didn't like how it originally looked lol.

A few personalized heart cutouts that I made

More paper hearts that I cutout and cute decor. 

I thought about repainting the red on the tic tac toe board to pink, but I decided to leave it red.

Last week my friend gave me this and I put it on my board. I would like to put cards and photo on this side of my cubicle.

I also repainted the LOVE sign pink. It was originally shiny red.

Wishing everyone a wonderful February.  I'm sending prayers, love and light to anyone that needs it.