Mommybloggers: From a couple of Jennifers to another - who nicknamed you Jennster?

Jennster: i have always been a radio whore. i love love love the radio, and ever since i was super young, i would call in and talk to the dj's, be on the air, etc. so one time in LA, i called kiis fm and i was in a contest- the dj called me jennster and it stuck! that was many moons ago when i was in high school, but the name has been with me ever since!!!! :)

Mommybloggers: How did you get into blogging? Has writing always been a part of your life?

Jennster: i don't know if writing has really always been a part of my life. i mean, i have always kept journals for myself, but as far as writing for other people or an audience- no. i got into blogging because my grandfather is at home and he is on the computer a lot, reading blogs, etc- so i decided to start one for him.

Mommybloggers: Tell us about the young Jennster - tell us about where you grew up, and what kind of kid you were?

Jennster: young jennster. um, i think she was the same as the old jennster- just shorter. lol i grew up in southern california in what i always considered a small city (that has grown incredibly since)... i lived in the same house my whole life. what kind of kid was i? this is definitely a question for my mom... let me call her... she says "jennster was the neighborhood greeter.. she got mad when she got a lump of coal for christmas.. was always cheerful and pleasant and outgoing."

Mommybloggers: We have to ask - what do you think about the term "mommyblogger?" Are you a mommyblogger?

Jennster: i don't see what everyone's problem is with the word. it's a freaking WORD people. get over it. am i mommy blogger? sure. i'm a mom. and i blog. but i'm also a hot piece of ass, so that makes me a hotassblogger too. not to mention a superfuncrazyblogger, and a soontobemarriedblogger, and a iwantapuppyblogger.. and so on and so forth.

Mommybloggers: You are juggling a career, single-parenting, and planning your upcoming wedding - and yet you seem to be the happiest woman on the planet. In fact, we'd wager that you have more fun than anyone. What is your secret?

Jennster: HA! the secret's in the sauce! :) no really, no secret. it's just my personality and pretty much my outlook on life in general. i'm all about having fun and being happy and positive. do i have bad days? of course. do i hate the world somedays? you betcha! but for the most part, i just have fun in everything i do because that's how i want to live my life! you know?

Mommybloggers: Tell us about your radio show - when will you be back on the air?

Jennster: ah, my radio show. you see, i love radio. it's a part of who i am. i have always wanted to be a dj. that was my major in college. i have worked in numerous radio stations in california. i freaking rock on the air and i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get a paid gig being on the radio. BUT, the blog talk radio stuff is pretty hard. i have to take time out and away from my family when i do it, and sometimes, it's just not worth it. now i totally love it when i'm on the air, talking and taking calls. it is SO.MUCH.FUN!!!!!! but i found myself really stressed out the days i would have a show set, and i found myself not wanting to do it. that's when i knew i wasn't ready and needed a break. maybe after the wedding is over?

Mommybloggers: What does your family think of your blog?

Jennster: as far as i know, my family is cool with my blog. i think they like it. i know they read it. i don't think i've pissed anyone off yet... but give me time.

Mommybloggers: You're incredibly open and honest - is there anything off-limits? What won't you write about?

Jennster: while i am pretty open and honest, and you might not believe this- i DO write within some limits. depending on the subject and the fact that i know who reads my blog, i definitely word things gentler than i would otherwise. if i thought no one was reading my blog, it would be a tad harsher at times. as far as anything being completely off limits- i definitely think that work issues are something i steer away from. i do have much to say, but people at my work read my blog and so i can't talk about things the that i'd like too.

Mommybloggers: How did you get into off-roading? What other adventurous activities do you enjoy?

Jennster: have you seen the man i'm marrying?? he is how i got into offroading. he wheels his truck and i go along for the ride. i love it though! it is so much fun and we get to see such incredibly beautiful places that we would NEVER get to see otherwise. i love it! i freaking love quad riding- we totally want some! i would love to have a dirtbike! can't you see me hauling ass on a motorbike, getting stuck in mud somewhere? oh wait, that already happened. lol

Mommybloggers: Where else can we get our Jennster fix?

Jennster: you can always come stalk me. i'm sure that would be pretty exciting! you can stare at numerous pictures of me on my personal website (www.jennster.com).. you can move closer to me and we can go out and party like rockstars!

What is your favorite parenting-related word?

wait. i'm supposed to have a favorite parenting related word? WHY? good lord WHY would i have a favorite WORD?!?!! whenever y'all wrote and passed out the good mom handbook, you forgot about me.

What is your least favorite parenting-related word?

again with the word thing! how about all the abbreviations for things?? i hate that we call breast feeding bf'ing.. because any girl in her right mind knows that BF stands for best friend. and you're not best friending your kid through your boobs dammit. and i hate the DD, DH, DS crap. bullshit. you're not calling your daughter, dear daughter.. or dear husband.. or dear son. give me a break with that.

What is your favorite creative censored curse word used around children?

i have the best self censor in the world! which for any of you who know me in real life, know this is a true challenge. i'm the biggest potty mouth of them all- but add blake in the mix, all curse words are out the door and definitely not out of my mouth. so i don't really have to creative anything. i'm just that good. oh yeah.

What is your favorite hiding place within your home when you need to get away from it all?

wait... you can hide in your home? i'm coming over. i suppose i could start hiding in the closet or something??? basically, i just go upstairs and tell boyfriend he must stay downstairs.... that works pretty well. he's a good listener.

What hiding place have you been found in too often and can no longer use?

LOL- it does not work that way in this house. if mommy wants to hide, mommy gets to hide. and there is NO exceptions. *hear me roar*

If Oprah exists, what would you like to hear her say when you arrive at the Oprah Winfrey show when she features the Mommybloggers?

so you're telling me oprah doesn't exist? she's not real? she's a figment of my imagination?!?!?!!!!
well if i was on the show and she was introducing me, i'd love to hear her say.. "and let's welcome jennster.... she's super fun, crazy, a little insane, but we love her...
and she's the only white girl with a ghetto bootie like this.. j-lo eat your heart out!!!!"

Check back tomorrow for a superfuncrazy blog entry from Jennster herself. Can't wait until then? Go visit!