South Dakota - Betsey Horton

BLOG: You Can Fly!

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Betsey Horton

*TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains descriptions of assault and domestic violence* Saturday afternoon. Two weeks and three exams down, one week and three exams to go. We started Aerial Yoga today. It’s pretty intense. I’ve never done it before so the first two rounds were hard on me. The silks...Read More

BLOG: I am the Melvin

Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday morning. Currently sitting by the pool alone because my social battery is dead. I have no energy to interact with anyone right now. I just want to sit here and enjoy my coffee and listen to the sounds of the jungle and just not deal with anyone. So here...Read More

BLOG: Befriend Your Enemy, Pt. 2

Posted on August 29, 2025August 31, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday. Loving life at the yoga shala, but definitely over the vegan diet. I always think I can do it and then I try the food and I’m like… yeah, I can’t do this. Life is too short for me to not enjoy my food. I definitely agree we need...Read More

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

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