▼

Saturday, December 27, 2014

My 29th Birthday and Christmas Events and Gifts

Hello Everyone !
 
 
Disclaimer:
 My apologies for the missing pictures. My pictures were accidentally deleted off my blog. Please Refer to my Instagram account miss_pilar to view the pictures (or some of the pictures) that were deleted.  
 
 
I hope everyone had a nice Christmas on Thursday (for those that celebrate) well Christmas was my 29th birthday. Let me write a little recap of things this past week. All this week I've been bed ridden with a terrible cold which kind of put a damper on my mood along with some holiday and personal stress. Usually I try to keep a positive mindset, but it all became too much and I started to become really unhappy and I guess you can even say depressed. Even though I write inspirational posts, I'm only human, I have my bad days too. One thing that really touched my heart is that my friend Ashley @ashleysuemakeup was kind enough to send me a birthday shout out in her holiday post earlier this week. Like I told her, it's so good to know that kind and caring people still exist in this world. That one nice comment truly meant a lot to me because I was already feeling kind of down this week and that bought a smile to my face. That meant a lot to me! So once again Ashley I thank you for that! I also thank all of you wished me a happy birthday! 

 Here's a quick timeline

 December 23...

 - Still sick, but I attempted to make my Mom's homemade Lasagna for Christmas Dinner. I just made it in the crock instead of the oven. I cooked dinner because my mom is also sick and honestly I was tired of bed rest and it wasn't to complicated to prepare, I just felt tired afterwards lol 
*let me know if you want me to write a step by step Recipe for Crockpot Lasagna and I'll put it down for a future post

 


Crock Pot Lasagna 

 

Extra Layer of Cheese on top. I forgot to take a picture before I cut a small piece of lasagna lol.

 December 24th, Christmas Eve:

 - Spent most of day in bed and watched my favorite movie A Christmas Story later that night.
 

Don't I look excited for my birthday and Christmas lol? I spend Christmas Eve snuggled in my blanket.
December 25th: Birthday/Christmas

 -  My day was pretty good. I opened all my gifts and I spent the day practically in bed...again lol. I talked to my best friend on the phone for a while. My day wasn't too eventful, but I felt blessed to see and celebrate another year. Maybe I'll do something for my birthday once I start to feel better. Once again I want to thank everyone that showed me love on my birthday on social media! I appreciate it!
 

My No Makeup Birthday Selfie lol

 

My Birthday Gifts

 

 

I love my Mom!! She gave me this Michael Kors Tote and Wallet. 

 


My bestie up north sent these amazing smelling Bath and Body Works candles to me for my birthday! 


 

Christmas Gifts!!

 

I love this candle! I just wish B&BW would make the throw stronger!


 

Birthday/Christmas Dinner
My first homemade Crock Pot Lasagna

 

The croissants came from Bilo. I wanted to make a small salad that included Cucumbers, but Bilo didn't have any Cucumbers!! Seriously how does a grocery store not have Cucumbers! I was rather annoyed by that lol!


December 27th: Spending time with my bestie

 

Since I didn't see my bestie on my birthday he came by tonight to bring my gift. I got a clarisonic MIA! I'm so happy because I've wanted one of these for the longest time! He's so sweet and
awesome to buy this for me!!💙💙

How was your Christmas?


Happy Holidays!


at

26 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 28, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    Aww Pilar! I'm so glad I made you happy with my birthday shoutout to you!!! that means so much to me too that you included that in this post!!!

    I really hope you are feeling better now!! It's so fun to be sick, especially on your birthday and holiday time!! I'm so glad you got so many nice gift! That purse and wallet is so gorgoeus, and ahhh the clarasonic!! I've wanted one of those forever!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. UnknownDecember 28, 2014 at 12:53 AM

      Lol omg I totally meant it's NO fun to be sick, not so fun lol fail >.< oh and I would love to see how to make crockpot lasagna!

      Delete
    2. PilarDecember 28, 2014 at 12:10 PM

      It did mean a lot! I was having a pretty terrible start to the week and I just thought that was so kind of you to give a birthday shout out in your post! I saw that you "so fun" but I knew what you meant lol! I'm still sick, but I feel much better than I did last weekend. Hopefully I'll feel completely better during the upcoming week! Bed rest has helped even though I've been really bored! I love all my gifts and I can't wait to start a few new reviews about them. It looks like you received a lot of great stuff too! Next time I make the Lasagna, I'm going to write a post. It was pretty simple to make. Have a great week!

      Delete
  2. Jackie HarrisonDecember 28, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I hope it was filled with so much blessing and happiness the gifts are great.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 28, 2014 at 12:11 PM

      Thank you! I had a really nice birthday and Christmas! I hope your Christmas was filled with all the same!

      Delete
  3. BethDecember 28, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Even though you were sick, It looks you had a great birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day! Love the gifts. I would like to see your crock pot lasagna recipe. It looks so delicious!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 28, 2014 at 12:13 PM

      Thank you! I hope you had a wonder Christmas! I plan on writing an upcoming post for the Crock Pot Lasagna!

      Delete
  4. Hoda KatebiDecember 28, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Happy birthday and Merry Christmas! I'm sorry to hear that your day started out rough and sick, but I'm glad you had what looks like a lovely birthday and holiday! (that lasagna looks delicious!)

    <(') Hoda | JooJoo Azad

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 28, 2014 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you! I hope you had a Merry Christmas! I tried not to let this cold get the best of me. I really enjoyed my birthday and Christmas. The lasagna was so good!

      Delete
  5. FloralConstellationDecember 28, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    happy late birthday and merry Christmas!

    My Blog - FloralConstellation
    My Etsy Shop

    ReplyDelete
  6. MiriamDecember 28, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Happy belated birthday Pilar! I remembered on Christmas day that it was your birthday, I tried to log in to my blog but the internet didn't want to work! But you were well and truly in my thoughts :) I hope you feel better soon, we all go through these phases, I know how difficult it is. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to e-mail me :) My info is on my contact category on my blog!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 28, 2014 at 9:03 PM

      Aww thank you Miriam! I hope you had a terrific Christmas and I hope you're enjoying your time in the states! I think with being sick and other stress it got to be overwhelming, but thanks and you do the same if you need someone to talk to as well. My email is listed on the bottom of my blog! Like I told Ashley, it warms my heart to know there are still kind people in the world! I hope you have a wonderful new year!

      Delete
  7. jeanne christineDecember 28, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    Love the Michael Kors bag! It's so special that your birthday is on the same day as Christmas. Hope you're feeling better!

    www.jeannechristinemarie.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 29, 2014 at 12:42 AM

      Thank you! I love that my birthday is on such a special day! I'm so happy my mom got me that Michael Kors bag and wallet! I hope you had a great Christmas!

      Delete
  8. MarieDecember 28, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    I'm glad you had a great birthday! Your presents are so nice! Thanks for sharing all your lovely pictures! Love that Michael Kors purse and wallet. I would also like to see your crock pot lasagna recipe. It looks so good!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 29, 2014 at 12:45 AM

      Thank you! I love all my gifts and I can't wait to use them! The people in my life are so amazing to get me such wonderful things! I going to try to get that recipe up when I make lasagna again!

      Delete
    2. MarieDecember 29, 2014 at 10:10 PM

      I look forward to your food recipe post!

      Delete
  9. Naturalle DreaDecember 29, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday!! That sucks you were sick all week but you got some really great presents!! I've been wanting a clarisonic for the longest and love that Michael Kors bag and wallet!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 29, 2014 at 10:27 AM

      Thank you! Even though I was sick, I had pretty good birthday and Christmas. I was so happy that Micheal Kors bag and wallet. I wanted a Clarisonic for the longest time too! I can't wait to use it!

      Delete
  10. Kelsey&KenechaDecember 29, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Being sick sucks, even worse during Christmas. Hope you are feeling better!
    The food looks so good though! :)

    Can I point out the fact that you don't look 29! I was shocked when I read your title! I was like WHAT?! You look like you are just turning 20. Happy Belated Birthday btw! :D
    You got some great things :)

    http://floralsandsmiles.blogspot.ca/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 29, 2014 at 8:47 PM

      Thank you! Most people find it shocking when I tell them my age lol! Everyone says I look so young! I'm still sick with this cold, but I'm making the best of it. I can't wait until I'm over this cold! I hope you had a great Christmas!

      Delete
  11. A Very Sweet BlogDecember 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    hey pilar! i was sick for two weeks prior to Christmas. so i know how you feel and to be sick on your birthday is the worst. hope you're feeling better. everyone is so sick. it's just going around. your lasagna looked so good! i love extra cheese on mine. the more cheese the better. love your MK bag, Clarisonic Mia and candles. You received some lovely gifts. You have a great family and wonderful friends. Ashley is the best! I'm so glad I found you two. If you're feeling better, do it up for New Years. I'm going to be quiet. HaHaHa
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 29, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      Thank you! I noticed that a lot of people are sick lately! This is one reason why I don't like Winter lol. I also put an extra layer of cheese at the top of my lasagna I like cheesy too! Ashley is the best and I'm also glad I found both you! You both are so kind! My mom and two besties are amazing people! I'll probably stay in for NYE and have a quiet night as well! I hope you have a Happy New Year!

      Delete
  12. willsingformakeupDecember 29, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    So sorry you were sick on your birthday and Christmas! I understand how you feel about getting a little depressed when you are typically a positive person. I do the same thing, and it makes me feel even worse because I put work into having a positive mindset. That almost sounds funny, doesn't it? lol You got such great gifts! Love that tote and wallet set!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. PilarDecember 29, 2014 at 8:55 PM

      Thank you! I think at some point almost everyone has dealt with feelings of depression or just sadness about something. I agree sometimes you have to put in work to have a positive mindset, that makes total sense! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

      Delete