The Audio Blog of Steven Sirski

“Architecture literacy”… interesting concept - that is, listening or reading something to simply have a familiarity with it rather than rebuidling it.How did those audio files work?-Alloy-Nova-Onyx-LiuPing-MingyaoAudio files here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZVQZ518D3LWgAhbmBVT5GY0giZi3NrDG?usp=sharingGot something working! ElevenLabs voices, OpenAI voices and… the costs! It’s a little more involved than I wanted it to be, but it’s coming together. Workout in! All about the back today. Thinking… tomorrow could be a full body, then Thursday would be Legs/Back again. Friday would be chest and pull ups. Maybe that won’t work.How’s that room clean up going?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Setup00:31 Daily Routine and Office Life02:28 Thoughts on Working from Home vs. Office04:45 Future Plans and Living Arrangements06:23 Exploring Architecture Literacy06:55 Automation and AI Tools11:51 Voice Generation Experiments30:00 Workout Routine and Health33:56 Conclusion and Farewell

DIDN’T WORK! Zapier error and ElevenLabs credits… but waitaminute… OpenAI can generate audio??Is the deep freeze over? No. Probably not.Talks at the office - software development.And the expat fifteen… pounds. Am I able to keep it off?And got the morning workout in, this could be my new routine?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great start of week!!00:00 Introduction and Weather Update03:13 Daily Routine and Office Life09:21 Automation and Coding Challenges17:39 Conversations with Colleagues32:00 Fitness and Diet37:30 Conclusion and Farewell

Workout in! Chest, legs, and some pull ups, but not as many as usual. How many sets is enough? New skill unlocked? Switching hands rope work.US and China relations will define the next generation, good talk on how NATO was what needed during the Cold War, but the Cold War ended with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014 - Russia couldn’t do it.https://geopoliticalfutures.com/why-us-china-relations-will-define-the-next-generation-2026-forecast-preview/George Friedman doesn’t know!https://geopoliticalfutures.com/confession-i-cant-figure-out-trumps-latest-move/Lululemon in the shits! (See through pants!)SBUX hits! (On the rise again?!)And GOLD to the moon! (When to sell? When to buy?!) Zeal says CHINA is fueling this market! Notice the stocks go ZOOOM!https://zealllc.com/2026/gldchtko.htm-This guy is bullish on Chinese gold buying. The one problem is that, unlike Western markets (US especially), there’s no room for people/small traders to make money in down markets. So, the Chinese markets can be bid up but Western markets can win on the way down, the Chinese don’t seem to be able to. -RSI heavily overbought and price is far off of the 20 EMA, -not only that, January 24th is usually when GOLD enters its seasonally hot spot, combined with Spring Festival right around the corner. -We’ve already seen it hit the 50 DMA in recent pull backs. BUT… that being said, -I’ve said it was going to correct before and guess what happened? It kept going up!And a new SSAB feature - Chinese!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great weekend!! 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:05 Book Purge and Reading Goals03:50 Gym Routine and Fitness Goals07:15 Learning New Skills at the Gym10:00 US-China Relations and Global Politics19:09 Lululemon, Starbucks, and Market Trends21:19 Starbucks' Leadership Changes and Market Impact22:26 Starbucks' Pricing and Portion Strategies25:51 Gold Market Trends and Chinese Influence30:10 Technical Analysis of Gold Prices34:52 New Automation Features for Language Learning39:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The cat’s sleeping on my bed! No wonder I’m reacting!Hey Steve, what about Greenland and Alberta? Weren’t you going to go on about that? Look at the map!Had to sleep. Slept in till 8 am today.It’s cold!Off to the office, getting things done, and meeting people. Substack articles, DaVinci fails, AI automations and why Winnipeg?Another Substack article done. Thinking… this is unsustainable because it takes me another hour to go through it. It’s easier than before but still something I would consider “boring work”. Why? Because I’m just going over the same thing again. Is this necessary?Got one automation working for Telegram (yet another new program to learn). Problem with making these automations on your own? You have to program everything.DaVinci… every time I learn a new feature to use, not only does it take me another hour to implement it, it also seems to come up short. It always seem like a good idea but then just ends up falling short.Why Winnipeg? More Chinese at the office and several other people from around the world. I get asked “Why did you choose Winnipeg?” I was born here! Why did YOU choose Winnipeg?!?! Lol! And I found a grey hair… on my chest!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogStay warm out there!00:00 Introduction and Daily Routine00:24 Office Conversations and Cultural Insights02:02 Why Winnipeg?02:52 Entrepreneurial Dreams and Office Space09:08 AI Automation and Content Creation18:14 Video Editing Woes25:46 Political Conversations and Greenland31:57 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections36:22 Conclusion and Farewell

Workout in and I had a partner! A lady showed up and was stretching within the area that I was doing my circuit workout today. Things got crowded when I was going to do sledgehammers so she asked if she should move. She did, then I offered, “Want to join in?” So we did a bunch of tire flips, double unders, burpees, farmers carries, pull ups, battle ropes, etc.Slippery AF out there! Got the car dinged by a careless driver who didn’t wait for the lane to be clear.Off to the office to get NOTHING accomplished! THREE HOURS on trying to get DaVinci to incorporate Chinese subtitles… nothing worked. (Planning on releasing to XHS.)And trying to get the flight paid for… which conversion do you use: current, or historical?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Daily Struggles00:47 Winter Woes and Health Issues01:20 Deep Freeze in Winnipeg05:16 Full Body Workout Routine06:04 Unexpected Workout Partner08:43 Teaching Workout Techniques15:07 Pull-Ups and Other Exercises18:51 Sled Machine and Punching Bag Drags20:39 Discovering New Exercises at the Gym21:25 Unexpected Gym Partner25:22 Navigating Slippery Roads30:00 Struggles with Video Editing Software35:58 Tax and Currency Conversion Woes42:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Is course creation dead? A few YouTubers seem to be packing it up (Amy Porterfield, Latasha James made a video about it, Chris from Why Logic Pro Rules). Moving into coaching instead. Seems like teaching by another name.WOW! People are SO concerned about Denmark! What about Alberta?!Workout in! Back day, tomorrow will aim for a full body.Off to the office! It was busy, but still got some things done. Slow, but steady.Off to the pub to see what it’s like and what the costs are like, am I missing anything? (Toad in the Hole in Osborne: ping + yam fries = $24.95. A single pint was $7.19 including 15% tip.)(Meanwhile, in England, the pubs are revolting! They always had nice pubs, every street corner had three. Like Starbucks! Inflation anyone?https://www.wsj.com/world/uk/britain-pubs-owners-taxes-starmer-rebellion-a18d7ac8)And I will try to de-boom these episodes going forward.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:29 A Day in Winnipeg: Weather and Routine01:36 Gym Routine and Morning Struggles03:13 Health Concerns and Early Mornings06:19 Course Creation: Challenges and Insights17:59 Office Life and Language Learning27:00 Evening at the Pub: Reflections and Observations33:45 Conclusion and Farewell

It’s cold! And it stings! But Beijing got snow!Clean up commenced! New vacuum cleaner and all!Lost my Airpods, hope I didn’t throw them out!Substack articles continue.And spent SIX HOURS at the office today. Is this worth it?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great start of week!! 00:00 Introduction and Daily Update00:29 Life in the Canadian Prairies01:20 The Cold Snap in Winnipeg03:50 Beijing's Unexpected Snow04:31 Recycling and Environmental Concerns06:13 Home Improvements and Cleaning19:40 Lost AirPods and Tech Troubles22:34 Substack and Content Creation27:09 Office Space and Workflow Challenges33:41 Conclusion and Farewell

Woke up late, so went to the office first. It has FAST internet! Uploaded a bunch of videos. More snow!How many times did you post to TikTok today, Steve? NONE! Working on a workflow to generate images from prompts derived from my transcripts.New Canada-China deal! Chinese EVs coming to Canada! Which ones? Only 49,000 per year??? NOT in Winnipeg! But canola oil remains out of China (is this why Hawkins Cheezies can’t get in?)Workouts in! (Tried out the sled push/pull machine.)OMG, how do you learn all these things? DaVinci Resolve? Replit? Youtube? TikTok Advertising? On life, learning and the continuance thereof. All great and good to think “let’s learn this, let’s learn that!” And everything seems so urgent and fast. But how much can you actually learn and deploy?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview02:31 TikTok Strategies and Influencer Insights04:24 Social Media Algorithms and Content Trends07:27 Challenges and Realities of Being an Influencer10:48 Reflections on Social Media and Personal Growth15:21 Balancing Content Creation and Personal Life20:48 AI and Automation in Content Creation25:07 Daily Routine and Reflections37:32 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Next device… a HEPA vacuum?Dry skin! Worse than Beijing!How is the weather?Workouts in! Still not running, but am going pretty consistently. And yes, my weight has still increased.Any movement on your business visa? Nope! What will it take?And played an AI start up game, founderscape.ai, neat idea but not sure how much I learned.Tiktok arbitrage, would this work?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts00:42 Weather Comparison: Beijing vs. Winnipeg01:17 Dealing with Dry Skin and Cold Weather03:01 Winnipeg's Winter Challenges09:23 Vacuum Cleaners and Air Purifiers14:43 Gym Routine and Fitness Goals20:33 Business Visa and Future Plans23:38 Exploring AI Startup Game and TikTok Strategies35:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Tried out the new work place… realized that jumping from a workout to work is a little bit more difficult.Skills or a product? Learning AI and online social media, or simply make videos for entertainment? (And Hormozi is talking about selling AI products and services… I guess the gig is up.)Apple releases Creative Studio - $18 CAD per month… I already pay $10 a month for Logic and FCP for iPad that I never use (because I use the Mac versions instead). Student version is only $4 CAD!Continuing to work on Substack, but am also looking to update the website. Would be nice to have some help with this!And how much do timbales get used for band?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Daily Routine01:19 Driver's License Renewal Saga04:49 New Workplace Experience11:27 Substack and Productivity Challenges18:09 AI, Social Media, and Future Plans26:10 Apple's Creative Studio and Tech Insights32:15 School Band Concert Reflections35:41 Conclusion and Farewell

Got an office!You still going to the gym?How’re those early mornings going? They fkg suck. Conclusion? Maybe going back to the 6.00 am wake up cause the 5.45 isn’t working.https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/sleep-productivity-wake-up-time-0dd6a621?Try a sleep quiz:https://my.sleepdoctor.com/sleep-quiz(I’m a lion… sooo, I CAN wake up at 5 am but not if I don’t want to?)How about a $200 alarm clock?Use a temp email!Carney to China, what’s next? Is this part of the oil gambit? Canada has 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs… no wonder there are no BYDs on the streets. Will there ever be?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 01:03 Newsletter and Content Creation Insights02:45 Reflections on Being a Canadian Expat04:53 Exploring Osborne Village13:35 Office Space and Daily Routine19:25 Gym Routine and Sleep Productivity25:42 Political Commentary and Speculations32:14 Conclusion and Farewell

You know one big change I’m hearing in Winnipeg? Ukrainian. Never heard that in the city except in cultural activities. Now, it’s at Starbucks.Put up an advertisement on Kijiji, the local ad space, paid $6 to host it. Just trying it out and we’ll see what happens. If I paid $10 for a beer before or $3 for a coffee, I can spend $6 on an ad.Went to a show on Saturday night, a metal show. Haven’t been in ages. One of the guitarists has been on my podcast years before, and I follow their drummer on Instagram. He’s phenomenal.Did you get the latest newsletter? Trying out the ChatGPT-route once again. How can I automate this?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Bandcamp:https://skrskimuzik.bandcamp.comNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates00:33 Reflecting on a Weekend Metal Show02:40 Nostalgia and Career Choices04:14 Observations on Winnipeg's Music Scene20:47 Ukrainian Influence in Winnipeg25:57 Exploring Advertising and Income Generation29:37 Newsletter and Content Creation Challenges34:10 Contemplating Future Directions36:47 Conclusion and Call to Action

Up and out the door to… Starbucks! Still thinking: would an office be a good idea? The coworking desks don’t start until 9 am, but the offices are available from 5 am. Am I just getting ahead of myself?Didn’t get to the gym till afternoon aaaand… there were fewer people there! Lol!Met a lady from Florida who moved up here to be with her partner… interesting.Hey! My air filter arrived!And started taking collagen. Why not? 10g a day with water first thing in the morning (this likely breaks fasting.)Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Daily Routine00:42 Career Transition and Visa Issues02:10 Challenges of Starting a Business in China09:29 Living Costs: Canada vs. China11:45 Considering Office Space in Winnipeg21:02 Gym Routine and Reflections23:46 Meeting the Trivia Lady23:56 Winnipeg's Unexpected Residents26:01 Social Media Influence27:53 The Informal Interview30:24 Air Filter Arrival31:57 Collagen Supplements Journey39:41 Back Pain Mystery Solved40:06 Conclusion and Farewell

Morning workouts continue, but jet lag subsiding! Don’t know why but I did a back day today, even though yesterday was chest. Tomorrow?The students are concerned about their marks! I understand… but what can I do?SLV Episode 69 done and published… thinking… what is the goal with this in 2026? Especially if I have to pay for hosting?Remember that comment my professor said about doing the hard work now? Thinking… that’s ALSO applicable for AI workflows. Need to finish those BLCU courses!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Jet Lag Struggles00:46 Gym Routine and Fitness Challenges05:58 Student Concerns and Academic Responsibilities11:28 Podcasting and Content Creation Insights18:12 AI, Automation, and Future Plans25:36 Reflections and Final Thoughts

Hey, forget about Maduro, what about Alberta? Is the CIA in there?Workout in! Chest today, still surprised by how many people show up early in the morning. Not running as much but am doing some high intensity cardio (battle ropes, rope work).SLV 69 edited, not posted just yet. Got an idea for another YouTube channel.Is this sustainable?And are the Chinese markets a popping?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:54 The Journal Dilemma02:19 Exploring Journal Options04:54 The Moleskin Experiment05:47 Reflections on Journaling08:19 Political Commentary: Alberta and CIA22:15 Gym Routine and Fitness Insights27:28 AI Podcasts and YouTube Ideas32:18 Financial Concerns and Future Plans37:00 Conclusion and Farewell

My apologies about the roughness of the episodes as of late. I’ve been rambley, more so than usual.Was going to re-do yesterday’s episode but decided to just leave it.SLV 69 re-recorded, much cleaner episode I think. Need to work on my workflow.Things are settling down a little, catching up on a few things.Met a professor of mine from years ago, thoughts on AI?! And has he changed my mind on teaching in the classroom?And any thoughts on the Maduro extraction/capture/kidnapping/arrest?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Apologies01:21 Dealing with Jet Lag and Allergies02:13 Podcast Recording Challenges09:27 AI and Automation in Podcasting11:12 Meeting an Old Professor18:47 Debating AI in Education27:56 Reflections on Academia and Career30:41 Thoughts on Maduro and Global Politics35:07 Conclusion and Call for Support

Weekend over! But it’s been busy!The State of the Jet Lag is… 9pm, up at 3am!Off to IKEA for some items! Steve, I thought you were supposed to be getting rid of things? Yes, but… tried the deluxe breakfast. Canadian Tire for… an air FILTER! (Not the whole unit.) Best Buy for another hard drive. A visit to the ol alma mater.Thinking of renting an office space… the price of coffee alone might be worth it.And Canada lost to Czechia in the quarter finals so they played Finland for third place. The World Juniors is the pre-eminent hockey championship that is often hosted in the country.Workout in! Leg day! Tried to record SLV Episode 69, and did, but may re-do it.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap00:36 Living Situation and Cat Allergies02:31 Errands and Air Purifier Hunt12:17 Gym Routine and Jet Lag Struggles14:52 Considering Office Space Rental15:36 Podcast Recording Challenges22:49 World Juniors Hockey Update30:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Awake and ready to record! Do it now!Asleep at 3, up at 6, gym at 7.00. Back day and a treadmill run.How was IKEA? Didn’t go… tried Amazon instead. Bought a Xiaomi filter! Looked at Blue Air (mentioned this yesterday), also Cosway and the IKEA ones.DID go to Artists Emporium to find sketchbooks, but they didn’t have the ones I wanted. Bought some fancy pencils for the niece.How are those allergies doing?And how is Jamuary coming along?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great weekend!!00:00 Introduction and Morning Routine00:39 Podcast Recording Challenges02:23 Allergy Struggles and Air Purifiers04:16 Online Shopping Experience14:19 Gym Routine and Fitness Goals17:50 Art Supplies and Gifts23:00 Creative Sprint: Song a Day Challenge26:34 Gingerbread House Fun28:49 Conclusion and Farewell

Welcome to the New Year!New donation! $60! What will I do with it?Slept till 5… but went to bed at 1.30. Fells asleep again today at 5pm, up at 8 or 9. So how does this jet lag work? Looks like I’ll be falling asleep early in the evening and then waking up.How was New Years?! Peaceful in the city. Got to the gym around 7.00, another guy showed up at 7.30, and a bunch came in at 8.00. Chest day, but elbow is still bothering me.Spent the day creating the Cio Cio video.December Drumming done, Jamuary begins!UkrainianСію, сію, посіваюЗ Новим роком всіх вітаю!Щоб Вам весело жилося,Щоб задумане збулося,Щоб ніколи не хворіли,Щоб нічого не боліло,Щоб у праці все горіло Та й в кишені шелестіло!Щоб, як квіти, Ви цвіли Та сто років прожили!Translation:I sow, I sow, I sowI congratulate everyone on the New Year!So that you live happily,So that your plans come true,So that you never get sick,So that nothing hurts,So that everything burns in your work And rustles in your pocket!So that, like flowers, you bloom And live a hundred years!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a start of year!00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings00:31 Back in Canada: Visa and Health Challenges02:11 Exploring Winnipeg: What's Open and Gym Observations03:38 Air Filters and Shopping Dilemmas07:42 Donation and Podcast Plans10:22 Jet Lag Struggles and Gym Routine17:08 Snowy Winnipeg and Ukrainian Traditions25:26 Piano Plans and Wrapping Up

It’s New Years! Happy New Year! Any plans? Trying to stay awake! Finally fell asleep.Up at 3 this morning! Off to Starbucks for 6.00. Workout in, leg day, but no run. Bought a month-long membership.Also got a SIM card, easy enough to set up.A couple of articles on cell phones in the classroom:Banning cell phones in classhttps://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/school-phone-ban-test-scores-66f8dab7Quittinghttps://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/a-teacher-did-all-he-could-to-keep-kids-off-phones-hes-quitting-in-frustration-753061ca?December Drumming ends!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great end of year!00:00 Introduction and New Year's Eve Reflections02:11 Jet Lag and Sleep Struggles06:57 Morning Routine and Starbucks Visit11:40 Social Media Management Tools19:21 Gym Membership and Fitness Routine22:19 Cell Phone Usage in Classrooms28:35 December Drumming and New Year's Countdown31:30 Conclusion and New Year's Wishes