SSAB - July 13, 2026

Workout in! But gotta get ready to go. What’re the plans for the summer so far?

Spent the weekend reading, was quite nice. The Stand, Singapore is STILL not an Island, and some other books and newspapers.

Argentina, England, France and Spain advance! Justin Beiber to perform at the FIRST FIFA World Cup half time show? Is the US showing the world how to do this competition?

Got some rain over the weekend while the rest of the country gets flood warnings. (Typhoon Bavi hitting the southern regions.)

Did I tell you my breakfast place closed down? At least until September.

ChatGPT updates and where did all my projects go? And do I even need them any more?

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Hope you have a great start of week!

00:00 Morning Catch Up

00:31 Canada Trip And Visa Timing

03:13 Apartment Stress And Neighbors

05:31 Decluttering And Packing Books

06:28 Summer Plans And Travel Costs

08:33 Weekend Reading List

10:55 Newspapers And Media Contrast

14:49 World Cup Semifinals Talk

16:36 Trump Rumors And Halftime Show

23:00 Beijing Rain And Climate Thoughts

26:57 Baozi Shop Closed

32:20 Filming Food Spots As An Expat

34:53 ChatGPT App Changes And Costs

42:52 Wrap Up And Links