SSAB - August 24, 2026

Location shoot and hello from Toronto!

How was the flight and the trip over here? Ended up taking a taxi at 3 o’clock in the morning, mainly because I figured it was cheaper than a hostel in Toronto… but still would’ve been better to get that later flight.

Visa application done and did! And now to wait! Thursday is pick up day. Should I stay? Or should I go? (They were waiting for me!) I also took my envelope back soooo… guess I’m staying.

How’s the hostel?! Where are you staying?

And yes, I spent some time this weekend doing some recording. How did it go?

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Hope you have a great start of week!

00:00 Hello From Toronto

00:36 Sketchy Queen Street Setup

02:21 Early Taxi To Airport

03:45 Winnipeg Airport Surprise

04:24 Full Flight And Carry On

06:27 Landing And Visa Mission

07:13 Pearson Transit Options

09:11 Subway Ride To University

13:47 Visa Center Fingerprints

16:41 Overstay Story And Costs

18:30 Should I Stay Or Fly

19:52 Last Minute Flight Prices

22:00 Staying in Toronto Plans

22:47 Niagara Falls Idea

24:00 Detroit Detour Debate

26:46 Content and Canada Costs

28:55 China Return Timeline

32:26 Recording Cymbals Project

37:36 Minimalism and Stuff Value

40:07 Wrap Up and Cymbal Track