Hong Kong - Betsey Horton

BLOG: No Sleep

Posted on September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday. 4:30am. Got back to the shala a little after 8pm and immediately fell asleep. Woke up about 1am and now I can’t go back to sleep. Sucks. I’ve already tried smoking a cigarette, taking a shower, and going for a walk around the shala. Hoping writing will work so...Read More

BLOG: Exploitation Central

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Sunday. Hard to believe it’s the end of August already. Where does the time go? I had to take some space from the group because no one here cares that violent protests have erupted in the country over the weekend. The general attitude appears to be, “I don’t care what’s...Read More

BLOG: Post-Cleanse Vibes

Posted on August 28, 2025August 29, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday morning. Busy day yesterday. It’s been awhile since I’ve been go-go-go like that all day. It was fun! We had a day off from yoga school to go out and explore a bit. Everything was pre-arranged, which was nice. We got up at 6am, left at 7:30, and set...Read More

BLOG: Last Friday Night

Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday evening. Last night hanging out in my little Thai apartment in Bangkok. What am I doing? Watching my laundry dry. Literally. There's actually something quite meditative about the way the water droplets drip through the clothes and fall onto the tile floor of the balcony. As to be expected,...Read More

BLOG: Checking Boxes

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday. Getting ready to move to Indonesia. How fun is that to say? Yesterday I got all the boring admin stuff out of the way. Booked my flight, applied for my visa, contacted the yoga school, and watched a documentary on the Dutch colonial history of Indonesia. Wow, what a...Read More

BLOG: Tame My Shrew

Posted on August 17, 2025August 18, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Oh my goodness. What day is it right now? I don’t even remember. I’ve changed since yesterday. I am no longer the same woman I woke up as yesterday morning. I am liberated and empowered! I know what you’re thinking: “Betsey, you went back to that American Bar last night,...Read More

BLOG: Inspired!

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday afternoon. Stewing on the troll and watching SATC to try to take my mind off it. SATC is very soothing to watch at my age (36). It’s like… remember that guy from three weeks ago you were fixating on? Here’s a cartoon version of him, LOL! Not so much...Read More

BLOG: Double Bubble Trouble

Posted on August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday morning. Sitting in the park. Watching the neighborhood come alive. People always stare at me when I walk by. I can’t tell if it’s looking just to look, or if they’re trying to figure out who is running the Airbnb in the condo so they can report him to...Read More

BLOG: Who Is This?

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday night. Sitting in my apartment watching Sex and the City, waiting for my delivery for the evening. Tonight I chose to splurge a bit on Hong Kong style. Got the whole buffet. Egg and tomato soup, scallion pancakes, egg fried noodles, curry with beef brisket, spicy stir-fried eggplant, extra...Read More

BLOG: We Got Your War

Posted on August 12, 2025August 13, 2025 by Betsey Horton

[marches in with a megaphone chanting The Guillotine by The Coup in general protest of literally everything going on back home] Hey you! We got your war! We’re at the gates! We’re at your door! Hey you! We got your war! We’re at the gates! We’re at your door! We...Read More

Betsey Horton

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