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.)
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00:00 Introduction and Daily Routine
00:42 Career Transition and Visa Issues
02:10 Challenges of Starting a Business in China
09:29 Living Costs: Canada vs. China
11:45 Considering Office Space in Winnipeg
21:02 Gym Routine and Reflections
23:46 Meeting the Trivia Lady
23:56 Winnipeg's Unexpected Residents
26:01 Social Media Influence
27:53 The Informal Interview
30:24 Air Filter Arrival
31:57 Collagen Supplements Journey
39:41 Back Pain Mystery Solved
40:06 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!
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00:00 Introduction and Jet Lag Struggles
00:46 Gym Routine and Fitness Challenges
05:58 Student Concerns and Academic Responsibilities
11:28 Podcasting and Content Creation Insights
18:12 AI, Automation, and Future Plans
25:36 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?
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Update
00:54 The Journal Dilemma
02:19 Exploring Journal Options
04:54 The Moleskin Experiment
05:47 Reflections on Journaling
08:19 Political Commentary: Alberta and CIA
22:15 Gym Routine and Fitness Insights
27:28 AI Podcasts and YouTube Ideas
32:18 Financial Concerns and Future Plans
37:00 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?
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00:00 Introduction and Apologies
01:21 Dealing with Jet Lag and Allergies
02:13 Podcast Recording Challenges
09:27 AI and Automation in Podcasting
11:12 Meeting an Old Professor
18:47 Debating AI in Education
27:56 Reflections on Academia and Career
30:41 Thoughts on Maduro and Global Politics
35:07 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.
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00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
00:36 Living Situation and Cat Allergies
02:31 Errands and Air Purifier Hunt
12:17 Gym Routine and Jet Lag Struggles
14:52 Considering Office Space Rental
15:36 Podcast Recording Challenges
22:49 World Juniors Hockey Update
30:36 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?
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00:00 Introduction and Morning Routine
00:39 Podcast Recording Challenges
02:23 Allergy Struggles and Air Purifiers
04:16 Online Shopping Experience
14:19 Gym Routine and Fitness Goals
17:50 Art Supplies and Gifts
23:00 Creative Sprint: Song a Day Challenge
26:34 Gingerbread House Fun
28:49 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!
Ukrainian
Сію, сію, посіваю
З 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 sow
I 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!
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00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings
00:31 Back in Canada: Visa and Health Challenges
02:11 Exploring Winnipeg: What's Open and Gym Observations
03:38 Air Filters and Shopping Dilemmas
07:42 Donation and Podcast Plans
10:22 Jet Lag Struggles and Gym Routine
17:08 Snowy Winnipeg and Ukrainian Traditions
25:26 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 class
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/school-phone-ban-test-scores-66f8dab7
Quitting
https://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!
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Hope you have a great end of year!
00:00 Introduction and New Year's Eve Reflections
02:11 Jet Lag and Sleep Struggles
06:57 Morning Routine and Starbucks Visit
11:40 Social Media Management Tools
19:21 Gym Membership and Fitness Routine
22:19 Cell Phone Usage in Classrooms
28:35 December Drumming and New Year's Countdown
31:30 Conclusion and New Year's Wishes
Up at 4, asleep at… 3? How are the allergies doing? Did you get the workout in? (No.)
Out to the cafe at 7 AM?! Why so late? Starbucks opens at 5.30!
Did some shopping for food, how are prices? $100 of groceries, much of which I did not need. Was told coffee was expensive but it was between $15-$20 CAD per 500g bag, seems reasonable.
Off to see Zootopia 2 with the kids! I fell asleep.
December Drumming coming to an end, Jamuary to start up? Want to get upstairs to my old room to do some recording!
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00:00 Introduction and Jet Lag Struggles
02:03 Morning Routine and Cafe Adventures
05:45 Coffee Business Ideas and Challenges
16:42 Movie Outing and Family Time
23:51 Grocery Shopping and Price Observations
29:37 December Drumming and Future Plans
31:48 Conclusion and Farewell
Made it to Winnipeg!
Allergies attacking and IT’S COLD!
Workout in! Old gym, old workout! Tire flipping, farmers carriers,
How was the flight? Anything interesting?
Uneventful! Food was decent between Beijing and Vancouver, though seems portion sizes are smaller. Slept most of the way. Vancouver to Winnipeg, mountains looked nice.
So what’s the plan?
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00:00 Introduction and Arrival in Winnipeg
01:15 Flight Experience and Reflections
02:12 Plans and Reflections on Career
05:36 Allergies and Daily Routine
17:44 Gym and Workout Routine
25:50 Future Plans and Conclusion
Last episode in China for 2025!
Am I even ready to go back? No.
It’s Boxing Day, what did you do? Spent the day editing yet another video (now up on the Language Vlog). Is this the life I signed up for? Six views so far! The podcast is doing well though, or, at least as well as a podcast could do.
Is AI tech a good idea in Beijing?
Workout in… but didn’t get there till 7.00. Was a lady and her Mother also there. They looked rich enough.
December Drumming coming to a close, do I make a go for Jamuary? This year… maybe.
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一路平安!
00:00 Starting the Recording
00:20 Reflecting on Boxing Day
01:49 Morning Workout Routine
02:52 Language Learning Challenges
03:28 Newsletter and Podcast Updates
04:35 Gym and Shoulder Rehab
07:30 Travel Plans and Fitness Concerns
09:07 Weight Tracking Insights
10:57 Early Morning Motivation
13:53 Gaming and Marketing Ideas
17:23 Editing and YouTube Struggles
19:14 Analyzing YouTube Revenue
20:40 Podcast Performance Insights
22:51 AI and Language Learning Automation
25:48 Preparing for the Move to Canada
28:04 Gym Routine and Travel Logistics
30:34 Reflecting on December Drumming
32:57 Future Plans and Final Thoughts
Merry Christmas!
Gf was busy today: apple tarts, mulled wine, cookies not to mention breakfast and dinner. On her day off!
Meanwhile, I edited SLV Episode 68 and that is now LIVE.
Need to get one more video done, then hopefully shoot another around the neighbourhood before Sunday night’s departure.
Morning workout in and thinking… is it an EdTech company I’m looking to build?
And GOLD keeps going!
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Hope you have a great Christmas!!
00:00 Introduction and Christmas Greetings
00:34 Reflecting on the Past Year
01:18 Chinese Christmas Terminology
04:02 Podcast Editing Challenges
07:24 Christmas Cooking Adventures
08:44 Mulled Wine and Holiday Drinks
12:28 Cookie Baking and Podcasting
14:40 Launching an EdTech Company
18:42 Manual Emailing Hassles
19:14 Automation Struggles and Learning Curves
20:55 Reflecting on EdTech and Teaching Methods
23:35 Morning Routine and Gym Observations
25:55 Podcasting and Video Editing Challenges
35:01 Gold and Silver Market Insights
37:47 Holiday Wishes and Final Thoughts
It’s Christmas Eve! And all was quiet, except for the podcaster saying it.
Stay for a reading of Clement Clarke Moore’s Twas the Night before Christmas
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17135
Another morning workout in! Today was gentle. Back and shoulders, worked on rehabbing the shoulder joint. Then, later in the day, a 7 km run in 46.25.
SLV Episode 68 in the works.
Looking to get a few more things done before I leave. Possibly SSP episodes?
Have another video for SLV I gotta get done before I go back to Canada, too.
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Merry Christmas!
00:00 Introduction and Christmas Eve Setup
00:40 Life in Beijing on Christmas Eve
01:54 Reflecting on Past Christmases
03:18 Reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'
04:43 Ukrainian Christmas Traditions
11:18 Workout Routine and Shoulder Injury
15:26 Travel Plans and Podcast Work
19:33 Reflecting on Sales and Future Plans
19:53 The Role of Podcasts in Monetization
21:09 Contemplating Podcast Frequency and Workflow
21:29 Challenges with New Editing Software
21:58 Upcoming Podcast Episodes and Course Development
23:19 Marketing Strategies and Service Offerings
26:21 Innovative Language Learning Approaches
30:33 Future Travel and Language Immersion Plans
32:20 Podcasting and Business Considerations
34:31 Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes
36:20 A Reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'
It’s almost Christmas!
Flights still the same price!
Morning workout in! Legs for the day, then a 6.44 km run in the evening. Slow going but got it done.
SLV Episode 68 recorded!
Spent the day setting up N8n on Hostinger… and trying to get an Astrill discount code!
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:57 Life in Beijing and Visa Challenges
01:20 Job Changes and Teaching Reflections
01:59 Flight Booking Dilemmas
04:07 Exploring AI Opportunities
07:38 Visa Types and Business Plans
10:44 Coffee Trade and Business Ideas
16:14 Future Plans and Podcasting
23:59 Christmas Traditions and Reflections
28:48 Morning Routine and Gym Observations
32:09 Automation Projects and AI Services
38:03 Conclusion and Farewell
It was the solstice! Days are now getting longer! Barely!
Up at 5.20 and off to the gym. Workout in! Chest and delts, Jacob’s Ladder, rope work and 20 minutes on the treadmill. Shoulder hurts! AC joint? How do I do this, get up so early?
Still need to book a ticket out of here. Gotta be out by next Tuesday.
No SLV podcast recorded just yet, but looking into automations and course building.
Visitor comes over, how is Shanghai? CROWDED! HOT! PREFERS BEIJING!
Off to Blue Frog for dinner as it’s the last week to enjoy these! The reality of being an expat.
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00:00 Introduction and Daily Routine
00:37 Meeting an Old Friend in Beijing
01:32 Comparing Life in Beijing and Shanghai
05:29 Podcasting and Personal Life
08:30 Reflections on Career Choices
11:53 Teaching Challenges and AI Opportunities
15:26 Future Plans and AI Ventures
20:49 Language Learning and YouTube Strategy
22:27 The Grand Master Plan Unveiled
23:02 AI Evolution and Its Impact
24:11 Creating Workflows and Automations
25:24 Travel Plans and Ticket Troubles
26:48 Morning Routines and Motivational Insights
28:20 Gym Habits and Logistical Challenges
35:14 Diet Indulgences and Health Smoothies
37:48 Final Thoughts and Farewell
And that’s it! I’m done! And I was supposed to be out of the hotel today? HTF was that supposed to work? Good thing I didn’t go to first class then?!
What’s next? the students asked. Canada, Chinese business visa, then who knows.
No workout in, spent the day giving out gifts, packing, and time with the students who showed up (all girls except one guy showed up to check his grades).
And I went to the library to have a look around. Some interesting books and I sure do believe I didn’t take advantage of the place at all. And you have to book a seat! And it was packed on a Friday night!
And what about that bulk buy and sell model I spoke about? Apparently there is a new shipment model through Europe now from China.
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/cheap-chinese-exports-europe-9cae85f6?mod=itp_wsj,djemITP_h
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00:00 Introduction and Semester Wrap-Up
01:25 Reflecting on Podcasting Journey
03:05 Final Day and Hotel Checkout
04:03 Packing and Moving Plans
05:29 Gift Giving and Farewells
16:29 One-on-One Student Feedback
28:27 Future Plans and Career Transition
30:53 Library Visit and Final Thoughts
37:02 Conclusion and Farewell
Grades submitted and done! The LENGTHS they went to in order to crawl their grades up.
Best use of AI this semester - me in the classroom with a bunch of non-Chinese-looking “students” in the background. Thank you Doubao!
Got a gift! A 3D notepad. I’ve never seen these before but apparently they’re neat.
How much more is there to go with AI?
Hitting 1K views on my YT Shorts, but monetization is slow. What’s next for the channel?
GOLD consolidating high, will it continue? We’re in a dicey time!
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00:00 Introduction and Final Grades Submission
01:32 Class Attendance and Student Complaints
02:40 Grading Criteria and Student Arguments
06:53 Memorization and Presentation Issues
18:18 AI in Grading and Student Feedback
23:17 Creative Use of AI by Students
29:13 Reflections on AI and Future Plans
32:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In the middle of sending grades, now they have a day to verify. Even now I have one student wanting a higher score. How many tears do you endure?
Workouts in! Back to the grind! 3.51km in 26.02, then to the gym for legs, then back out for another 7.54 km run in 52.34. Legs were alright, but will probably feel it tomorrow or the next day. Also practicing wider grip pull ups, maybe that will help the shoulder? (Cause of overuse from the other version.)
Sleeping better, and certainly have some ideas for the next few months though nothing set in stone.
And what about Chinese domestic consumerism, what are they buying? Sharp China vs Gary Vee’s impression of what’s going on.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sinocism/p/sharp-china-xi-jinping-thought-on?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
00:57 Grading Challenges and Student Reactions
08:50 Workout Routine and Fitness Insights
17:28 Supplements and Health Regimen
21:17 Chinese Consumerism and Market Trends
34:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
SLV Episode 67 out! Not having much success with DaVinci cutting down my work time very much.
Thinking of that visa situation, would an M visa be that hard to get?
Thinking… if I don’t want to teach English, why am I creating all of these “how to learn English materials”? What else can I do about that idea to BUILD for other teachers? Learning the business of AI and automation for small businesses.
Got a workout in and thinking… what’s my attack plan for Canada? It’s going to be cold.
And, Gary Vee says learn how to buy wholesale and sell online through social media. Interesting, but why would someone buy from you when they can find this all on there own? I’m lost on this point. I guess if you literally have nothing else to do and can source the products for free (hello Fulfilled by Amazon) then ya, it might work. But is this like the essay-writing scam/idea from so many years ago?
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update
00:48 Visa and Job Concerns
02:36 Podcasting Challenges and Future Plans
06:20 Editing Software Struggles
15:04 Reflections on Teaching and Future Prospects
18:15 Business Opportunities in China
20:37 Visa Challenges and Green Card Options
22:12 Starting a Company in China: Hurdles and Realities
24:07 Exploring the M Visa and Business Opportunities
26:53 Selling English Materials and Online Business
31:46 Wholesale Buying and Selling: Insights and Ideas
37:29 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
Coming up to the last week. Am I excited, worried, nervous? Honestly, a little thankful it’s over but at the same time VERY much aware of the situation I’ve put myself in.
SLV Episode 67 FINALLY out! Took two weeks to edit this one. Did I just drop the ball? And trying out some new ad placements. But what am I selling?
Workouts in! Runs and weights. How will I stay in shape while travelling? 3.51km run in 25.27, then off to the gym for a light workout, mostly upper body, then back outside for another 4.66km run in 29.58.
Snow is still here, and doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon.
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Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog
Hope you have a great start of week!
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
00:46 Reflecting on Job and Visa Situation
01:35 Challenges with Apartment and Costs
03:37 End of Semester Reflections
04:07 Switching Jobs and Financial Struggles
06:32 Future Plans and Visa Concerns
12:14 Anxiety and Health Considerations
20:06 Language Vlog and Podcast Plans
32:28 Workouts and Health Updates
34:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts