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Re: The Best Meal You Ever Ate Was…?

Steve Harvey — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:07:29 -0000

I've eaten a lot of good food, being a snob and foodie, but oddly enough the first meal that comes to mind is one which the food wasn't good at all - but like Jessica, the experience made it so memorable.

Squatting on the banks of the Mekong river in Cambodia at 6:30 AM waiting for my boat back to Phnom Penh, I had but one option to fuel up before a 5hr trip in 40 degree heat. A bowl of noodles, with a few bone ridden scraps of fish in broth that was basically boiled river water and fish sauce.

Mud above my ankles, 80# on my back, I ate my breakfast amongst the locals and a few other travels, as we watch the sun rise and 100 fishermen walk ashore with their catch of the day in baskets on their heads.

It was so surreal the thought of getting ill didn't enter my mind. A meal I will never forget.

Re: Motivating Yourself To Exercise

Steve Harvey — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:10:30 -0000

Thanks...great post and the timing couldn't be more perfect. *Digging Deep*

Re: What do you love about being a woman (or what do you love about women)?

Steve Harvey — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:47:40 -0000

I like the fact women know things we (men) don't...something instinctual we can't pick up on...keeps us in a state of mystery - something the ego needs for balance. And yes to Carrie's words - the dichotomy of ruthlessness and compassion, that's never boring!

I like to be schooled sometimes (sometimes I said!) and some women have my number, every time. I like that. Adds to my humility.

And yes D...werd on high heel boots!

Skin. Legs. Grace. Elegance. Intuition. The walk and way of a woman on a mission.

Re: Put Food in its Place: Weighing In - Part Three

Steve Harvey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:28:51 -0000

Great article. I'm a diabetic and my girlfriend is hypoglycemic...and to top it off, we are both obsessive foodies. I drool over her sugary treats and she deems my plate of greens unsatisfying. Perspective is everything...but to us, the last thing would feel is guilt for eating. We're more likely to feel that way if we didn't eat everything in sight. Besides, for every dozen pastries, there is a gym.

Re: What four words describe you?

Steve Harvey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:13:18 -0000

creative intuitive insatiable off-my-rocker

Re: How do you define your self worth?

Steve Harvey — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:18:27 -0000

Lets do some math:

(my actions based on love, values and principals) + (achieved goals and growth)
minus,
(my actions based on fear, ego and inconsideration) + (procrastination)
equals,

Mr. Creative Faith

Validation from others has nothing to do with it. I mean it's great to KNOW I have great friends, family and a bank account reflecting professional success. Sure, these things make me smile, and happiness is everything. But I still need to DEAL every night I lay my head down, That is the time that counts most...for me. So if I am sleeping well (without Vodka!), smiling and laughing with friends, and NOT seeking approval...my WORTH is high.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

Steve Harvey — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:26:28 -0000

i doubt she does...Georgia is one of Vancouver's hidden culinary treasures...It won't be long before we all get to taste her crafts first hand...eh girl?!!!! But do tell...throw down a secret or two.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

Steve Harvey — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:18:06 -0000

Not smoking...its either driving me crazy, or, it's driving me crazy...I am still not sure. But more so, I'm more obsessed about my substitution...exercise. I got pipes yo!

Re: What legacy do you want to leave?

Steve Harvey — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:09:16 -0000

A life by example which will inspire those to dance to the beat of their own drum with complete consideration of the people around them...selfless individuality (geez, that sounds complicated!). A few good recipes.

Re: What legacy do you want to leave?

Steve Harvey — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:20:40 -0000

FYI - If you use Firefox as your browser, it comes standard with a built in spell check...even as you type. Just Google Firefox! Saved my butt many times.

Re: Steve Harvey: Creative Faith

Steve Harvey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:50:25 -0000

Leave the city a mystery...the chase is an important part of the process :-). And you are so welcome. Thank You!

Re: Jonathan Mead asks: What’s right with your life?

Steve Harvey — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:34:52 -0000

My path, being able to see it, feel it...and when I can't, I have finally come to a place where I can surrender to gravity and today. My friends. My health. Outlook and attitude are now parallel with my objectives. Working with C&D. My Styles Statement. Being introduced to JM. Dude. Cheers. Dating again - my "come hither" powers are dialed.

I guess the bottom line is timing, insight and oxygen.

Re: Parents And Idiotic Political Views: Valuing the Arts

Steve Harvey — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:16:31 -0000

This hit home for me...big time. I was brought up in a civil servant, conservative, don't show your emotions Canadian family. Don't get me wrong, my folks are loving people and they pulled out all the stops to parent "the kids" to the best of their knowledge. But being an artist for life, as a career, was not something they could identify with or knew how to support. A generational thing...not at all. Its our culture.

Now older and a successful artist by trade, my point has been made. Sometimes I wonder if I chose this path in spite!

Like you, I have had a few debates around the dinner table about "Creative Politics" Now however, my mother is hand making $2000 quilts and making her own paper, my father is going to art galleries, and my sister spends countless hours in search for that perfect water colour for the living room.

We are getting there...and I must thank you. It is amazing how much better we perform when our COUNTRY is behind us.

Re: Tsh Oxenreider asks: In what way are you delightfully conventional?

Steve Harvey — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:51:08 -0000

I love the fact I have a group of guy friends who get together once a year - no matter what or where - and golf, eat, drink, sleep and golf some more. From Hong Kong to Halifax, we manage to make our way to the links, rain or shine. We get t-shirts, have a mascot, and scar tissue as sentimental reminders. This is year 10...Scotland here we come.

My New Years ritual - a long seaside walk alone and at the end, dangle my toes in the icy water to wash away my undesired attachments.

There is a 15 minute window every morning that is never missed. It's not planned, completely unintentional, but it happens nevertheless. It usually revolves around building a road map for the day...or purging something that triggered me the day prior. An exercise to help me "Live in the Now"