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A Humor Blog: Minky (Moo)

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Minky Moo

Stephanie is the hilarious voice behind Minky (Moo), a relate-able humor blog written by a mother, an actress, and a comedian who manages to make many smile with her entertaining writing style.

How long have you been blogging and what inspired the title Minky (Moo)?
It’s pretty cool that my SITS day is in April because it is my two year blogging anniversary! I wish there was a brilliant story behind the name, but in all honesty, it was the name of my beloved cat, I mean this cat was so crazy loved that my IRL friends referred to me as Minky’s Mom or the Moo Wrangler or most often just Minky. Yup, people called me the cat’s name. Everyone was obsessed with this cat. Anyway, I had been Minky on line for about 20 billion years and since she passed away two months before I started blogging, it just seemed natural to be Minky on my blog. Sometimes I have blog name regret. I think of such great names now….but oh well! Too late, right? All in all I like it!

What can readers expect to find when visiting your blog for the first time?
I’m just a dork making my way through motherhood as best I can. I like to shop at Target. I like to paint furniture. I like to pretend I’m fabulous and glamorous when really we live with my in-laws and I’m in ice cream covered yoga pants and I’ve cut my own hair. Gone are the days of paying someone to blow out my hair and spending my dough on expensive sunglasses and wedge sandals. Now I try to race through a shower before Alvin and The Chipmunks finish their first song. Direct quote from my husband “Honey, you look pretty today. Did you bathe?” Yes. Yes I did. I even put on Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker. You’re welcome.

Minky Moo

In what ways have you benefited from blogging?
I’ll never be able to repay what blogging has given me. Shortly after my son was born, my husband took a job and we moved from Los Angeles, where I was a working actor, to Akron, Ohio. We were there for only 2 months before the business closed and we were left knowing no one, unemployed, with a four month old. My in laws packed us up and moved us into their basement apartment. To say I was depressed was an understatement, plus I was suffering from Postpartum Anxiety (which went undiagnosed until my son was over a year old). I missed my career, my friends, my LIFE, and I was terrified being a new mom in a new place. I had no outlet since I wasn’t performing anywhere. A good friend of mine, NakedJen, was the only blogger I knew and one night she suggested I start blogging. Blogging changed everything for me. Within months I was re-connected with a friend from high school who got me writing for SVMoms and the next thing you know I was off to Bloggy BootCamp where I met so many local bloggers…suddenly I had FRIENDS. So, it may sounds cheesy, but blogging pulled me out of a deep depression and gave me a way back to life.

(Sorry. That was long.)

Minky Moo

You say you’re an “actress, comedian, and writer”, if you could make a living at just one of those things, which would you choose and why?
Oh, comedian! I love, love being an actress. I love being a writer. But doing sketch comedy? Stand up? Those were the days. Oh, I love it! Actually the more I think about it, I guess writing would be better. I could make my own schedule and hang out with The Boss (and Baby2ElectricBoogaloo when he arrives). I truly love doing all three of those. I had a great life being an actor and comedian, but I am telling you no standing ovation is as cool as when your kid gets his wiggle on cause he is so excited to see you.

You are currently expecting baby #2. What are you looking forward to most about having a new bundle in the house?
New baby head smell. I can’t get enough. I’ll be happy to have my own baby to huff since it’s generally frowned upon to sneak sniffs on other people’s babies. More than that, I can’t wait to see The Boss as a big brother. I know we will have rough patches, but I just think he’s going to be amazing!

Other popular posts from Minky (Moo):
If You’re Wondering Who is Reading: A great post about getting back to the root of blogging.
The Ballad of the Four Dollar Bra:  Who’s too good for these kind of bras?
The One Where I’m Almost Shot: …or at least arrested

About Tracie Nall

Tracie lives in Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and more books than her shelves will hold. She spends her days writing and editing. Many of her words end up on her blog, From Tracie. Find Tracie on Twitter @FromTracie and on Instagram where she takes pictures of things that are yellow.

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Comments

  6. CeCe Hester says

    Girl, can I just say that you are ABSOLUTELY beautiful!!!! and you made me laugh at 9:30 at night which is a miracle since I only have 2 brain cells left ( I work with behaviorally challenged students all day long!)
    Thank you for smiles before I go to bed!
    Press on sista….press on!

  8. kris10na ☮♥☺ says

    Blogging had helped me go through my depression as well. It makes me happy and meeting people having the same blogging love as me definitely makes my day.

    Loving the blog entries… and btw you’re pretty 🙂

  14. Jessica Smith says

    You are WONDERFUL!!! Thanks for writing! And I’m 100% with you on new baby head smell! Can’t WAIT to have my own so I can stop going around smelling other babies’ heads 😉 ha!

    -J

  23. Missy says

    I love a good humor blog. It tends to break up the monotony of the day. I can’t wait to check out Minky Moo.

  25. Laura says

    I’m getting a late start today…actually, I started at 6:30 this morning like always…it’s just been a busy day!

  32. misssrobin says

    Looks like a fun one. I’m glad blogging helped her so much. I think most of us found incredible things blogging that we never expected.

  34. Melissa says

    Your blog sounds wonderful — can’t wait to go check it out! And congratulations on being in the spotlight — well deserved. I loved the line, “Direct quote from my husband “Honey, you look pretty today. Did you bathe?” Hilarious. And I can relate.

    Also, I love your attitude towards your son’s attention — like a standing ovation. So true!!!

  37. M says

    What an awesome blog for today!!

    Please stop by and see how you can help someone facing the same fight as me!

  41. Lindsey Whitney says

    Wow, what a great story. I can relate. I started blogging to find “some purpose” while staying home with my three month old. Now we’ve got #2 on the way, and I just can’t wait to see that sweet little face. I love the line, “Honey, you look pretty today. Did you bathe?” Yes. Yes I did. (!) I can sadly relate to that too!!!

    Lindsey @ Growing Kids Ministry

    • Minks says

      it’s tough isn’t it? Suddenly being home and wondering what your purpose is, aside from the baby of course! Blogging really helped me and sounds like it helped you too! Congratulations on your pregnancy, when are you due?

  42. Courtney K. says

    Beautiful photo!! Off to visit!! 🙂 Happy Tuesday all! I’ve got a great Giveaway going on right now! A chance to win $50.00 worth of Lovable Labels! Be sure to check it out!

  43. Tiffany says

    We’re not alone! some people will never understand blogging and we all have to stick together! It’s another great story to why blogging is important, it connects and reconnects!
    Going to check her out!

  46. Carrie says

    Akron huh! My Dad grew up there and I grew up in Columbus with many trips to Akron thrown in! Hope you are surviving alright with all the tire factories and boredom!