Episodes

  • SSAB - November 22, 2024

    SSAB - November 22, 2024
    Nov 23 2024
    My apologies for all the sniffles, I hope I got most edited out. Feeling better now. So Thanksgiving Day is next week, do you think Trump will pardon the turkey? Day with the fam, ran through a couple of my crazy ideas just to see if they sound crazy out loud. Not too bad. Finally went upstairs to my old room and got rid of a box of books! I probably have three or four more I could get rid of very quickly. But those aren’t the issue, the issue is drum parts. It might be time to get rid of some of them? How to choose? Weekend plans? Gotta get some work done, vacation time is over. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a great weekend!!! 00:00 Introduction and Apologies 00:24 Thanksgiving and Family Time 00:48 Back in Canada: Reflections and Plans 02:27 Language Learning Mishaps 09:05 Language Blog and VA Issues 15:22 Future Plans and Drum Kits 28:55 Conclusion and Farewell
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    30 mins
  • SSAB - November 21, 2024

    SSAB - November 21, 2024
    Nov 22 2024
    COLD! Uruguay, shenme yisi? Buying land in Canada vs other places. Shoplifting is a problem in Canada Trying to coordinate with freelancers, this is a bit of a challenge. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a great Thursday!!! 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:32 Climate Change and Weather Control Theories 04:42 Considering Warmer Climates: Uruguay and Argentina 09:32 Real Estate and Investment Strategies 26:43 Challenges of Coordinating with Freelancers 29:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    31 mins
  • SSAB - November 20, 2024

    SSAB - November 20, 2024
    Nov 21 2024
    Cold and rainy turning to slush! Oh Winnipeg! Stuck around the house today to get some things done. A year’s worth of mail and other clean up jobs. Cost of perogies has gone up! $9 per dozen! Used to be $6! Never did go for a walk but did go out for a drive to Grant Park mall. Shopped at Co-op… they used to be just a gas station, now grocery store that replaced the Safeway. Cash register lady was from Ukraine, Ternopil. Found some non-alcoholic IPAs and stouts, though have yet to try them. Shoppers and Canadian Tire BOTH blocked off access to the mall after 6pm. Never used to be that way. Security guards looking at me! Then off to McNally Robinson, one of the best smelling bookstores in the world. Cafe, restaurant, book shop, and literary corner. Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut was giving a talk. Stayed for a bit but had to get going. Reading list compiled while at the book store: Life cycle of a CEO Starting and running a small business for Canadians A short history of Canada by Desmond Morton Small business big business Tiananmen Square by Lai Wen Winipek by And, what if I didn’t go back to Beijing… just yet? Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a great Wednesday!!! 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:19 Weather and Daily Life in Winnipeg 01:28 Reflections on Digital Records 04:06 Travel and Health Concerns 09:59 Shopping and Inflation Observations 16:26 Cultural Encounters in Winnipeg 22:55 Security and Shopping Experiences 28:03 Visit to McNally Robinson Bookstore 33:00 Mark Garneau's Talk and Reflections 37:16 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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    39 mins
  • SSAB - November 19, 2024

    SSAB - November 19, 2024
    Nov 20 2024
    Back in the peg! Or, as some people like to say, Winnipeg Pegged. EL oh EL Flair airlines, who’s it for? Those with very little luggage and those who book ahead of time. I did not. Otherwise an uneventful flight. Did I even finish yesterday’s episode? Talked to a business student at SFU, last term at university then off into the job world. Something about a co-op instead of a term ending? My advice: start a YouTube channel and a podcast. But… language vlog travel videos not getting the views. Another lady on the flight, Vietnamese, but lives in Winnipeg. Winnipeg does not sound safe. Stabbings, drugs, robbery, violence. No, not ALL places have it and nor should this be normalized. She will be a dietitian and work at a hospital. Has only been to Vietnam once. Cold n rainy in the peg. Here for a few days and then a return. Regrets? No. You’re more productive with a shorter amount of time. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a great Tuesday!!! 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts 00:55 Returning to Winnipeg 01:10 Reflections on Productivity and Time Management 03:32 Nostalgia and Childhood Memories 04:13 Generational Differences and Parenting 05:13 Life as an Expat 09:51 Travel and Airline Experiences 20:25 Winnipeg's Safety Concerns 25:44 Conversations with Locals 35:54 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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    39 mins
  • SSAB - November 18, 2024

    SSAB - November 18, 2024
    Nov 19 2024
    SSAB - November 18, 2024 Canadalanded! How was the flight? Korean Air… movie selection was a little… well, very Korean. Watched Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning. Had the whole row to myself! Eight hour forty three minutes total flight time. Vancouver Aquarium with the family… Unionpay did NOT work. Grey Cup on Sunday, Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost 41 to 22 or something. Brutal. Jonas Brothers? Have you heard of them? Popular in Canada apparently. Monday out on the town, artsy area, downtown, Granville and… Hastings. Wow. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a good start of week!!! 00:00 Arrival in Canada 00:49 Jet Lag and Family Time 01:51 Flight Experience and Seoul Layover 02:29 Incheon Airport Insights 03:22 Food and Amenities at Incheon 08:33 Flight to Vancouver 13:43 Vancouver Arrival and SIM Card Issues 17:09 Exploring Vancouver Aquarium 19:26 Family Gatherings and Canadian Football 19:46 CFL's Expansion into the US 20:55 The Grey Cup's Unique History 21:31 Canadian Sports Culture 21:58 Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Toronto Argonauts 25:24 Jonas Brothers Halftime Show 27:45 Exploring Vancouver 37:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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    38 mins
  • SSAB - November 15, 2024

    SSAB - November 15, 2024
    Nov 15 2024
    Work done and dusted for another couple of weeks! Markets… down! Mid-November pullback or signs of a further correction? Workouts in! Morning: 20 min on the bike (reading Chinese) Shoulders, Rows, Deadlifts Finishing arms Afternoon: 6.46 km in 1hr 13m 39s Rounds included Pull ups: 10, 14, 14, 14, 24 Push Ups: 20, 28, 28, 28, 48 Squats: 30, 42, 42, 42, 72 Plus lunges, duck walks, step ups Some old guys had fun watching me do my step ups. Amazing how these days fly by. Should I bring workout clothes with me? Tickets did NOT get any cheaper. MIFFED I tells ya! Why only one week?! Well, let’s see how this goes. Oh, and Amazon FBA stands for “Fulfilled By Amazon”… c’mon Steve, you gotta know this jargon! Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a good weekend!! 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap 00:35 Amazon FBA Explained 00:47 Preparing for a Trip to Canada 00:54 Challenges with Fiverr and ChatGPT 09:38 Market Trends and Predictions 12:55 Fitness Routine and Workouts 19:02 Travel Plans and Reflections 31:00 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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    32 mins
  • SSAB - November 14, 2024

    SSAB - November 14, 2024
    Nov 14 2024
    To Canada on Saturday! Should’ve booked hometown tickets earlier! Taiwanese class done for a while! ChatGPT can do spreadsheets, but what’s the prompt?? What’s the difference between import and export and an Amazon Fulfillment business? I’m a little lost why people would still need an importer/exporter based in China. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a good Thursday!! 00:00 Introduction and Travel Plans 00:48 Booking Challenges and Ticket Prices 01:44 Travel Logistics and Costs 08:05 Taiwanese Class and Christmas Markets 10:58 ChatGPT and Spreadsheet Automation 20:00 Import-Export vs. Amazon Fulfillment 29:17 Conclusion and Contact Information
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    31 mins
  • SSAB - November 13, 2024

    SSAB - November 13, 2024
    Nov 13 2024
    Cleaning up the phone and prepping for Canada. Ooofs, 3-4%ers roughly going - but what’s the choice? GOLD, USD, OIL and BITCOIN… how they interact? Prepping a language vlog: can language and culture be separated? Workouts in! Morning: 26 min on the bike while reading Chinese Bench (26.5 kg each side x 5 reps) Squat (30 kg each side x 5 reps) Finishing arms Came back early to start work and… had to update the computer! Afternoon: 6.47km in 40.57 17 min slam ball What’s the difference between import and export and an Amazon Fulfillment business? I’m a little lost why people would still need an importer/exporter based in China. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Have a good Wednesday!! 00:00 Introduction and Daily Routine 00:56 YouTube Channel and Content Strategy 05:11 Travel Plans and Logistics 14:27 Trading Insights and Market Analysis 27:16 Technical Issues and Workout Routine 30:38 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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    32 mins