Dubai - Betsey Horton

BLOG: Night Owl

Posted on June 24, 2025August 29, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday. 2:20am. Fell asleep at 9:45pm but woke up again around 1am. I tried to do some yoga Nidra to go back to sleep but it didn’t work so I made myself some tea instead. I’m glad I got to be happy on Monday afternoon during my bougie lunch break...Read More

BLOG: It’s Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong

Posted on June 18, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Hello, world! Nei Hou from Hong Kong! Or should I say… 你好! Made it to Hong Kong safe and sound, in spite of a few bumps along the way. Definitely spent the entirety of the first day passed out in my new bed, recovering from both the jet lag and...Read More

BLOG: I Love India

Posted on June 16, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Namaste! Greetings from India! Here we are, chillin’ in a literal effing palace, living my best Bollywood Royals life! What was that guy’s name again? I already forgot. It doesn’t matter. I have to change it anyway. So did he! Even he isn’t who he says he is, lol. I...Read More

BLOG: Last Night in Dubai

Posted on June 14, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday. Last night in Dubai before I continue onto my final destination: Hong Kong. I will miss Dubai. This city has been good to me. I’ve met so many interesting people from all over the world. I’ve learned new things and questioned narratives I’ve been taught. I’ve had to examine...Read More

BLOG: Shit Just Got Real

Posted on June 13, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday. What a fucking shitshow. Wow. How quickly things change overnight. Shit just got real and I am… surprisingly ready for it. Definitely having anxiety, but I’ve trained my whole life for this. I am ready. I knew the riels when I left. I chose my purpose and I chose...Read More

BLOG: Doomscroll Mode

Posted on June 12, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday. Getting better but still not quite there. Woke up before 7am for the second day in a row. Appetite still isn’t quite right, but I’m mostly staying hydrated. Obviously consuming alcohol is not helping the situation at all, but yeah. Just spent more time by the beach. It was...Read More

BLOG: New Dawn, New Day, New Life

Posted on June 11, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday afternoon. Chilling by the pool. Enjoying the view of the Burj Khalifa and the rest of the Dubai skyline. Just got the best news ever and I am over the moon! What is the news, you ask? The news is that I FINALLY got my housing assignment for Hong...Read More

BLOG: Good Morning, Sunshine

Posted on June 11, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday. Finally made it down to breakfast for the first time since I got here a week ago. It’s an endless buffet of amazing dishes from all of the world. Naturally, my appetite is still painfully nonexistent, so I’m sticking with my classic coffee/croissant/fruit combo. What can I say? I...Read More

BLOG: In Da Club

Posted on June 10, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday. Afternoon. Sitting by the pool, allegedly “working” aka writing. Apparently this counts as work, which I’m fine with personally after not being taken seriously by anyone for well over a decade. Actually, yes, I am working. Please respect my space. So last night was pretty crazy. I was once...Read More

BLOG: I Choose Me

Posted on June 9, 2025July 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Same day as before. Switched from the beach to the pool so I could vibe along to reggae instead of pop dance music blasting from the beach club next door. I can still hear the bumping from the club, but I’m in a spot where the music here is louder....Read More

Betsey Horton

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