My Life: Chapter 3

Heeeellllloooooo, baaabbyyy. (Big Bopper, anyone? No? Ok.) How is everyone doing? Good? Since I can't actually hear your response, I'm just going to assume you're good. Oh boy, a lot to write about.

What does the title of this post mean? Well, it means I'm starting a new section of my life. But where is chapter one and two? Chapter one is my birth all the way through to graduating high school. Nothing exciting in particular happens in this chapter until near the end. More specifically in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. School pretty much ruled this chapter of my life and it was all I knew about life. So, what was chapter 2 then?

Chapter 2 started as soon as I removed my graduating cap and gown. I was no longer a kid in school. I was now an adult. Well, more of an adult than I had previously been. I mean, I was still a kid mainly but I was an adult kid. A "man boy" if I could be so bold. I worked at a grocery store for almost a year before trying to make a life on my own. I moved from the small town of Chisholm to St. Paul somewhere in the middle of this chapter. I lived with a few friends for about 3-4 months. Then, I moved in with my dad and grandpa for about 3-4 months after that in Minneapolis. After not being able to find a job and support myself, among other things involving my father going to jail, I had to move back in with my mother and step father and my 3 little half brothers in Chisholm. This is where I started this blog, moving back to Chisholm. So, if you've been avid reader, you know what happens in the rest of this chapter.

Now turning to Chapter 3. I now live in a 2 bedroom apartment in Burnsville, MN with 3 other people. I've been here for about 1 week and 1 day. You know what? I love it. I can't tell you how unhappy I was in Chisholm. Almost all my friends left for college, there was really nothing to do for recreation, and I only worked 3 days a week. Needless to say, I was bored out of my mind. I needed a change. That's why I moved here. It's sooo great here. The mall is a 20 minute walk away, the grocery store is right across the street, there are several dinners down the road as well as Target, Barnes and Noble, tons of coffee places, cafes, and so much more. It's pretty convenient considering I don't have a car anymore.

So, how did I come to living with 3 other people? Well, I'll tell you. One day I got a text from a girl I know. She wishes to remain anonymous, so for the purpose of this blog she'll be known as "Leah". Leah asked me if I wanted to move in with her and 2 other people. I had never met the other 2 before and I was a bit skeptical so I told her I'd think about it. I never actually intended to think about it. But about a week later, she asked me again. And then I ACTUALLY started thinking about it. And in about a week's time of thinking, I decided to do it. To move in with this girl and 2 strangers. Pretty bold, eh? I thought of it as an adventure. I love adventures. So, I saved up some money, gave my 2 week notice at my job, and got out of Dodge.

But wait, what does this mean for Elephant Stomp? I'm sure if you're reading this, you are also a viewer of Elephant Stomp videos. Well, sadly, we won't be making videos for a long while. I mean, we'll still make videos when we can. And I'm sure Blake and Nick will make some videos together. Or they SHOULD at least. And I will have more videos of course. Just be sure to go to my Youtube page to see if anything new is up. www.youtube.com/ryanjuntunen

So, there you have it. The beginning of Chapter 3 in the story of my life. As always, I'll update you as I go along. There really isn't anything to report other than I'm enjoying my new life. Oh, and my new roommates are super nice and friendly. I can't believe I was actually worried.