SSAB - March 23, 2026

End of an era as Chuck Norris passes away! Did you read the comments?
Potholes all over the place! Where do our tax dollars go? Do I even owe tax in Canada?!
Gaining weight but is it all bad? Is it muscle gain or just fat? Thanks Reeses… and donuts… and cookies… and everything else.
Bought the Airpods!
Lost my nail clippers! Seventeen years!
No haircut just yet!
And Mom to the rescue! Joey’s Only fish and chips for dinner on Friday!
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00:00 Chuck Norris Death Tease00:32 Life Update Canada Winter00:49 Booking Flights Back China02:13 Chuck Norris Meme Tribute05:52 Hero Archetypes Explained06:57 Winnipeg Thaw And Drainage11:02 Potholes And City Liability12:21 Sidewalks Canada Vs China13:46 Tax Residency Confusion17:14 Canada Vs China Tax Math18:43 Worldwide Income Rule China20:08 Next Steps And Escape Plans20:37 Taxes and Donations20:56 Scale Shock Confession22:30 Mini Eggs Math23:43 Lifting vs Fat Gain25:07 Travel Snacks Comparison27:00 Does Weight Matter27:57 Post ESL Ideas29:04 AirPods Purchase Debate30:47 Lost Nail Clippers Saga34:47 Fish and Chips Friday37:06 Wrap Up and Links