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BLOG: Five Month Recap

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday. At the coffee stand. I still have not made a decision. I have only reviewed the footage and come to the following conclusion: this experience in SEA has made me a more objective reporter than I ever was before. Here are the results of this months matchups in the...Read More

BLOG: Not-So-Thirsty Thursday

Posted on October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday night. Currently sitting at the American Bar alone. I picked the wrong night to come out, apparently. No one is here except for me, lol. They are having some big party tomorrow night so I guess that’s what everyone is waiting for. Spent the day processing… everything. Then I...Read More

BLOG: Wanksta or Gangsta?

Posted on October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday morning. At the coffee stand. A bit hungover from last night, which was… oof. Most of the evening was super chill. The American Bar was pretty dead for a Monday. Only a small handful of regulars were there. Most of us were American, as opposed to other nights when...Read More

BLOG: At the Spa

Posted on October 8, 2025October 9, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday morning. Here we are post-spa day. Was it the best choice I could have made financially at this moment in time? No. Did I make that choice anyway because it was exactly what I needed? Hell yes. Of course I got my nails done, but I also did a...Read More

BLOG: Just Over Here Playing the Victim

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday afternoon. My hunt for an apartment is turning up nothing but shit so far. Today I went to look at an Airbnb listing and was denied the wifi needed to use WhatsApp to call the landlord down by the front desk staff. I ended up wandering over to a...Read More

BLOG: Spice Up Your Life

Posted on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday afternoon. Currently sitting in a random cafe having a Bloody Mary. They brought me a taste tester because it was allegedly “spicy.” It is not spicy by my standards, but I also make mine with A LOT of extra hot sauce. Everywhere in SEA claims their food and drinks...Read More

BLOG: Small Wins, Big Wins

Posted on September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday afternoon. Sitting in the dining hall all alone. It’s raining, raining, raining. Endlessly raining. I am exhausted. Still recovering from the nightmare experience I had with the fire ants yesterday. What a doozy. I still don’t feel very good. Extra sore, itchy, anxious about creepy crawlies on my skin....Read More

BLOG: Post-Cave Reflections

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Here we are, post-cave adventure. Wow. What a day. This is what happens when you set a specific, powerful intention before going into a meditation cave. Something very significant definitely happened to me today. I can’t explain it. I just dove right into the darkness, taking everything I’ve learned on...Read More

BLOG: In Da Cave

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday. Had to leave my morning class because I suddenly became overwhelmed and filled with chaotic, scattered energy that I could not get under control. I politely asked to be excused, then promptly disappeared into the rainforest and had a full-blown meltdown. I just started crying and couldn’t stop. I...Read More

BLOG: Down, Dog

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday night. Day 2 of my YTTC is over. I am sore but happy I got over my anxiety spiral and got on the plane. Best decision I’ve ever made. I was so worried about what the cohort would be like, but everyone here is pretty chill. They come from...Read More

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