February, 2026 - Betsey Horton

BLOG: We Need Some Boundaries

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Saturday. Rainy day in Hong Kong. I spent the morning sitting at my favourite coffee shop, watching people as they walked past and taking note of the umbrellas they carry. The umbrella in Hong Kong is a big deal. It’s people’s way of expressing their individual personality. It’s one of...Read More

BLOG: Planning, Not Pantsing

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday. Last day in Bangkok for awhile. I don’t know when the next time I will come back is. Could be sooner, could be later. I guess we’ll see what fate has in store for us. Feeling a bit uncertain about Hong Kong, but it’s okay. I have planned a...Read More

BLOG: End Chapter, New Chapter

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday. We are still here in BKK, if only for a few more days. As much as I love living life as if it is a permanent vacation, it is not. Soon, I must return to reality. That reality is looking for a new job in Hong Kong. The last...Read More

BLOG: Irish F.I.R.E. Horse

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday. Getting closer and closer to our much dreaded check-out date. Back into the real world we go, with nothing but a delusion to carry us through. I don’t have to go back to HK, but I really do. It’s an achievement thing. I want to prove to myself I...Read More

BLOG: Hope U Get Rich

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Saturday morning. At the coffee stand. I always miss this place the most when I am gone from here. I love my perfect little writing spot. I have yet to find one in HK. As much as I wanted to run away from life, once again my decision to become...Read More

BLOG: Mardi Gras Continued…

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Thursday. I am… definitely hungover from yesterday. And by that I really mean the last few days. I was out daydrinking three days in a row. Not good, but also… it is Mardi Gras! And Chinese New Year! Laissez les bons temps rouler! Yesterday was quite interesting. I got on...Read More

BLOG: Hail Zulu!

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Trash Wednesday. The party is over. Another year has come and gone. I could not have guessed this time last year that I would be spending Mardi Gras sitting at a farang dive bar in Bangkok, but here we are. It was not so bad. I started with a grilled...Read More

BLOG: Red Envelope Special

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday. Lunar New Year. Mardi Gras! Happy holidays! I am wearing a special outfit I got from India today. It is red and white gold. Very beautiful. Perfect for the New Year. I did not think the coffee shop would be open today, but it is. I admit I was...Read More

BLOG: Kill Your Darlings

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday again. Here we are, still in Bangkok. I decided to max out my 30 days after all. Why not? I admit it: It’s the magical cloud bed that really does it for me. I need to find out what kind of mattresses they use. Had to take some time...Read More

BLOG: Be My Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2026February 28, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday. Yesterday is over, thank god. We have a new set of challenges to deal with today. It’s the same set of challenges as it was before. It’s just that I’m actually dealing with them today instead of pushing them off. I regret going downtown last night. After I left...Read More

Betsey Horton

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Month: February 2026