South Dakota - Betsey Horton

BLOG: Befriend Your Enemy

Posted on August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday evening. Chillin’ in my room at the end of a very good day. I am having a very good experience here at the yoga shala in Bali. I love the group of people in my cohort. I cannot state enough what a breath of fresh air it is to...Read More

BLOG: I Hate Flying

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday afternoon. Currently sitting in airport hell because I ended up missing my flight. Managed to get on the last direct flight to Bali tonight. Of course, it got delayed. Now I will be landing around 1am if I’m lucky. Ugh. Definitely missed my flight because I had another massive...Read More

BLOG: Taking Off

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

Saturday morning. Packing up to leave Thailand. Naturally, I have made little progress since last night. Everything is still a giant mess, as per usual. Had a dream last night where I was stuck on one of those little old timey mine carts like in Indiana Jones and kept having...Read More

BLOG: All Cats Do Not Look Grey in the Dark

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

Tuesday. Sitting in the park with my coffee and cig. Feeling like I’ve conquered the world. It’s a vibe. Back to real life now. Laundry. Packing. Errands. Shopping. Squeegeeing the bathroom floor while singing The Beatles. Fun. Mentally preparing for my next YTTC now that I know what to expect...Read More

BLOG: I am the Carnivorous Snail

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

Sunday morning. 6:30am. My neighborhood is poppin’! It’s busier right now than it was yesterday at 10am. I feel like everyone gets up at sunrise, works until like noon, takes a midday break when the sun is at its highest, and then they all come back out at night. The...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: 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

BLOG: South Dakota?!

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday morning. I’ve officially been in Thailand for a month. I am moving into my new place tomorrow for a second month. I still have no idea what I’m doing. It’s fine! Last night was pretty crazy. I couldn’t handle the rooftop vibe so I decided to venture out in...Read More

BLOG: Sideshows and Romcoms

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday morning. Back at my favourite coffee stand, which I somehow managed to survive two full days without. I want to stay in this neighborhood specifically for this coffee stand. I am obsessed. Not sure what the daily drama unfolding in front of me today is about. There’s three Thai...Read More

BLOG: Homesick

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday morning. Cloudy again. It’s been cloudy every day I’ve been here in Thailand. Not the best time of year to come unless you enjoy rain. I don’t particularly mind staring out the window with my notebook and coffee in front of me, so it works for me. How is...Read More

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