Tag: Irish Guy

BLOG: The Creeping Creeper

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Tuesday. The days run so long here. It’s strange how time passes differently in different places. In Thailand, the days seemed to just drag by, then suddenly three weeks would be gone. Just like that. Spent the day yesterday scrolling through LinkedIn tying to figure out a strategy for my...Read More

BLOG: My Irish Family

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Friday. How did it get to be Friday already? The days go by so fast here. Now I understand why they say, “It’s already tomorrow in Hong Kong.” It really is. I’ve spent the last few days finding my way around the Mid-Levels, grocery shopping, budgeting, cleaning, and organizing. It’s...Read More

BLOG: Hello Hong Kong!

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Wednesday evening. Currently sitting at some NYC-style pizza place in a cute little alley somewhere in the Mid-Levels. The Mid-Levels are poppin! So many hot, new, fresh spots with great Happy Hour deals. I’ve been walking around for like two hours just exploring my new neighborhood. I did the same...Read More

BLOG: On My Way

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Monday afternoon. Currently sitting at a random bar in the airport after missing my flight by exactly 5 minutes. Sigh. I truly am a prisoner of the Kingdom. Can’t even leave without getting the shakedown… again. Finally got the package delivered to my Auntie. She was so grateful. The smile...Read More

BLOG: My Time Has Come

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Wednesday morning! I woke up thinking to myself, “I don’t wanna leave Hong Kong again. I don’t want to go back to Bangkok.” I didn’t know I would feel this way, but I definitely do. Sigh. Well, good news: British Guy texted me at 2:21am saying, “Hello.” I knew that...Read More

BLOG: Back in the HKSAR

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Monday. Reunited and it feels so good! I LOVE Hong Kong!!!!! I’ve been back less than 24 hours. It is officially confirmed: the job was the problem. The city itself and the culture within it are not. I think I love it even more now that I’ve seen what a...Read More

BLOG: So Not Chill

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Saturday morning. Hungover but dealing with it thanks to the Mike Tyson weed gummy ears. It’s a thing. Sooooo how’s my trip planning going? Lol. Well, it turns out my Irish faerie godmother was correct. I spent too much time mooning over Mr. Potato Head and not enough time doing...Read More