February 2012
6 posts
“But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hands…”
“Love the Lord, [Stef]! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong & take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Psalm 31:14-15, 23-24
January 2012
6 posts
“Hey! This is stupid but just wanted to say I love u very much best!”
– -My best, Kimberline Jung, in a random text to me tonight
Such a feeling, to be loved.
In Their Delight
[Jonathan Edwards] was more than just a bold, 18th-century preacher. He also had a romantic side. From the same pen that produced theological classics scholars are still studying, came these words written about his future wife, Sarah Pierpont:
They say there is a young lady in New Haven who is beloved of that almighty Being, who made and rules the world, and that there are certain seasons in...
December 2011
1 post
November 2011
1 post
WatchBlessed to be a blessing. Must remember.
♥, Stefghanistan
May - August 2011
October 2011
1 post
“..you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the...”
– –Steve Jobs, 2005
September 2011
1 post
In Repair
“For me, a place unvisited is like an unrequited love. A dull ache that– try as you might to think it away, to convince yourself that she really wasn’t the right country for you– just won’t leave you in peace.”
Eric Weiner, The Geography of Bliss
Stefghanistan, July 2011
August 2011
5 posts
“And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more...”
– Anaïs Nin
July 2011
20 posts
Natural Disaster
What is it about some people that make them hold on until the brink of disaster?
Say, this girl is standing at some point in her life, doing something she loves– being happy as can be, with a visual forecast of some looming disaster coming forth straight ahead.
The normal human mind triggers one to think, “Get yourself out of there before the mess hits!”, but then the more (un)reasonable...
“Here is the thing about mistakes– sometimes even though you know something is a...”
– HIMYM Season 1, Episode “Milk”
“I would take ur place for one whole day if I could!!”
– Joy Kang, Age 12 M-Kid, resides in China
Grew up taking care of this girl and now she finds me on gchat and asks me a million questions about my time here, in her curiosity and care. Of all the encouraging words I have received from everyone, this was a first. When I kindly declined her offer...
You Should Date an Illiterate Girl by Charles... →
What an intro. What a read.
paikyphoto:
i know that this is supposed to be a photoblog, but i can’t resist posting this. it reminded me about all that there is to be pursued. for me, this isn’t so much about a boy and girl as it is about hope for a life well-lived. oh, life is very, very grand, even in mundane glories. but there is…
“You’re like the strongest, wildest, and coolest girl I’ve ever met.”
– That must be an overstatement. Currently I am the weakest, weakest, and weakest.
Physically, emotionally, mentally.
But thanks stephenkimis- you are a very special boy. “My mom says I’m an angel, so that makes sense.”
Jase's Most Caring Moment
bbf: i mean ur doing really good work there
bbf: but there comes a time
bbf: when u have to worry about urself
bbf: do u really wanna die there?
bbf: then just come back
bbf: i promise i wont make fun of u for a month
bbf: actually 2 weeks
bbf: well u have my support
bbf: for coming home
bbf: if u come back before summer ends i'll buy u boiling crab
bbf: by december... mc donalds
bbf: 50 piece chicken nuggets
bbf: ur not giving up
bbf: ur just takin care of urself
BroBestFriend's most caring words to me, ever.
“..it is better to know and be disappointed than to not know and always wonder.”
– Let me get back to you on that one, Anonymous.
WatchFeeding some of the thoughts that have been running through my mind.
thebookface:
I go to Yale Law School, and I’m pretty sure I don’t belong here.
Sometimes, when I look at that guy sitting next to me I realize that this may be America’s president. And as I mull over this, I turn to stare blankly at my professor, who frequently interviews with Stephen Colbert, only to realize that I’ve missed...
June 2011
10 posts
“Whatever you are, be a good one.”
– Abraham Lincoln
My Best Friend in Kabul
I found a 17 year old tutor, Meetra, through Myung Ju unni this past week and we had our first session yesterday. I was really excited to have my first Afghan relationship with such a super sweet gal. Unfortunately, her father who is out of the country found out and said it was not a good idea... 1) because she is a girl and, 2) because it was unsafe for her to be out & about.
She texted me after MJ unni relayed the news to me..
Meetra: Hi estef how r u? iam Meetra iam sooooooooo sory becoz of that but i cant do that iam so sory
Me: No problem! We can still hang out and be friends right? :)
Meetra: Yes it ok will be a god friend and best friend bt iam so sory iam verey sham becoz of that
Me: It is okay. I understand. Hope to see you soon!
Meetra: Ok me to bye 4 now i wil cl u becoz ur my best and best friend
Me: So sweet. Tashakur muallem ma (Thank you, my teacher) and best friend.
Meetra: Hahahahahahaha wow so nice like u
What a shame indeed... but at least I came out of it with a "best and best friend"!
“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.”
– E. E. Cummings
Keep laughing, loving, living.
365 Days of Stefghanistan
Before I left, I saw these YouTube clips of people who took photos everyday for a long period of time & then compiled them into a super short video that flashed each photo for a split second. The link-ed girl has a flawlesssss face and is so gorgeous. Unfortunately, my face does not look like that, but I decided it will be a cool project to work on while I am abroad… since, well, I have...