June 3rd is my birthday, so I decided to do something different here on the blog and share 27 fun things about me.
Why 27? You figure it out:). 
1. I was born in a Christian family and made the decision to have my own personal relationship with God when I was 14. Being a Christian has defined every aspect of my life. It is awesome to walk through life with God, in moments of joy and through heartbreak too.
2. My parents are really young. I am the oldest of six. I will never take my family for granted. My parents are my heroes and great examples. My siblings are my best friends. We have so much fun together.
3. I absolutely adore my husband. He is my best friend and my soul mate. 
4. I have been told that I am an "old soul" and I agree. I love old movies like "Little House on the Prairie", "Road to Avonlea", etc.
5. Introvert. I enjoy having "alone time" and being alone energizes me.
6. Type A personality. I'm very determined and like getting things done. "Proceed" should be my middle name. I like to be organized.
7. I spent my 21st birthday and 1st wedding anniversary in the ICU.
8. Went to Haiti, Ukraine and Russia on mission trips. I love to travel and dream of going all around the world someday.
9. Attempted to adopt 2 children from Russia. Adopting has been my dream since I was a teenager.
10. Favorite food: Savory - potatoes (Potato Pancakes, Potato Bacon Pie, Potato Chicken Casserole). Sweets - simple things like Plum Coffee Cake, Blueberry Muffins, Gusinie Lapki. Favorite Cake - Medovik.
11. Registered Nurse. I've worked on Oncology and Telemetry Units.
Right now I have a very interesting job. I work as a Nurse in the Transfer Center, which means I facilitate transfers from one hospital to another, if a patient needs it. Example: Patient has a brain hemorrhage, but the hospital doesn't have a neurosurgeon. They call me, I call the neurosurgeon that is on call at the other hospital, connect the specialist with the ER or other requesting physician, they decide if the patient needs to be transferred. I also make sure that the receiving hospital has available beds to accept the patient, etc. It's a really cool job and I have really awesome co-workers.
12. During Nursing School, I worked nights on a Pediatric Unit. I absolutely loved it.
13. I love to read and would rather spend money on books than clothes. The library and the bookstore are my favorite places to hang out.
14. Even though I am an introvert and can "seem" quiet and shy, I enjoy public speaking.
15. I sang in a band.
16. Don't like to bake. Ha! That's usually a surprise for most people, since I bake so much and do all sorts of fancy desserts.
Nope. Baking frustrates me.
17. I taught Sunday School for a few years.
18. I'm not a fashion diva. My fashion style is functional and classic. I like to be in style and have cute clothes, but I believe that one purse that goes with everything is sufficient and if I have one black skirt I don't need another:). My makeup is very natural looking too.
19. I shared a room with my sister, Elina, for 19 years.
20. My husband and I don't have any credit cards and the only debt we ever plan on having is a mortgage, and hopefully not too long. We started listening to Dave Ramsey a few years ago, went through Financial Peace University and it changed our life in an incredible way.
21. My favorite date night - relaxing at home.
22. Curious and adventurous. I like trying new things. I've made homemade puff pastry, homemade bagels, homemade ginger ale, etc. I even went parachuting.
23. Favorite kitchen tool - sharp knife.
24. I spent most of my childhood outdoors. My parents own 100 acres of land and my siblings and I spent all our free time exploring, building forts, hiking, swimming, sledding, etc. Every spring we planted a huge garden. I didn't even mind weeding. I dream of having a garden of my own someday.
25. In my opinion, the expression "I'm bored" should be banned. How is it possible to be bored? There are a million things to do.
26. Until I was 18, I always had long hair. One day, I chopped off 13 inches and have kept it pretty short ever since.
27. My dream is to be a mother.
Happy belated birthday!!!! U don't look 27 at all!!! Must be in the good genes. Ur mother is soo young looking. She looks like a sister. U too brought tears to my eyes after reading ur story. God bless u in everything u do. Ur blog the inspirations u give to oh so many to cook!!!:) love ur blog and ur tips and recipes. God bless the adoption process. It's an amazing thing to do!!!!
Olga, happy belated birthday! My dream has always been to become a mother as well. Your time will come. I know it! 🙂
Happy late Birthday! May God bless you and may your wishes come true. Thank you for sharing all of the things about you, it feels like I know you better now. Also thank you for your blog and all of the recipes that you shared with us. Blessings.
Wow. You sound SO much like me in many ways - More than 10 of the things you stated above! And the funny thing is, June 3 of 81 is my Birthday too. Gemini's Rock =)
Happy Birthday dear Olga! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love your blog, thank you for all the work you put into it. God bless your family and my all your wishes and prayers be answered.
happy birthday olichka! your a real blessing for all of us. thank you for all you do
C Днем Рождения, милая Ольга! Будьте счастливы!
Even though we've never met, I feel like I know you & we share a lot in common! 🙂 I too cannot understand how one can be bored! And I really love how you see the good in life & keep going on, being a great persevering example, despite difficulties. Stay strong & beautiful on the inside & outside! I pray for you! Reading your story brought tears to my eyes, & was a great reminder of really being grateful for the things around us! God bless you! Happy 27th birthday!
Happy Birthday!!! God Bless You!!!
Happy birthday Olga! I just want to wish you the very best on ur birthday 🙂 u r such a blessing to so many people through this blog. Ur recipes r all amazing, and i have learned alot from ur tips and recipes. U r a beautiful, intelligent and a Godly women. I am praying for Gods blessing on ur family. Best wishes to u r 🙂
Olya,
Happy Cake Day! A great post to share a few personal things that make you YOU! I am also a bookie, like to spend time alone and a Type A, like to cook, know that my family is my everything, and is #1, love my job as a real estate agent, with my husband 17 years ( and I am 35), a mom to 2 wonderful girls. And yes, my favorite relaxation place is at home! Such a pleasure to know others who are like me 🙂 Cpacibo!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Olga!!! Thanks for letting us know, and keeping us up to date 🙂 June is my favorite month cause my birthday is at the end of it 🙂 I am wishing you all God's wonderful blessings! May God bless you, protect you, may He fulfill your dreams and desires of your heart and may He answer all your prayers! Wishing you a wonderful day and great year ahead!! I love love your blog!
Happy 27th birthday Olinka! May all your dreams be fulfilled and know that with God All Things are Possible! Never give up dreaming and hopefully soon you'll be able to experience the joys Iof motherhood! Stay strong and take care! Thank you so very much for such a great "everything" blog!!!
previous poster Irina- I AGREE! 🙂
It's interesting to me how as we get older, we become more confident in who God created us to be and slowly we develop into that and just be ok with our own peronalities and not try to please others by conforming to their view of us... and still what's more amazing is that God never leaves us alone to be who we are but to always grow. Might seem like a paradox but makes sense to me.
Happy Birthday from a fellow "June birthday girl" who's going to be 28! 🙂