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BLOG: Irish Dancing in the Rain

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday. Here I am at ye olde Irish pub. And may I just say… HELLLOOOOO sexy beefcake! Who is this hottie with a body who just walked in and sat right across the bar from me? I can hear a faint accent. Is it an Irish accent? Gurl ‘cause if...Read More

BLOG: The Weekend Update

Posted on May 10, 2026May 11, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday. It was quite the weekend, wasn’t it? You know shit’s going down when I don’t post for two days in a row. So much to document. This is why I have to write daily or I will forget. Friday night was… the most interesting. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting it...Read More

BLOG: Me Want Deep-Fried Oreo Cookie!

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Friday. At the coffee shop. I brought in a screenshot of the SCMP article about the crazy Aussie who was here harassing myself and the staff. The staff were all thrilled to see it, but they don’t think the punishment is harsh enough. The guy went to court and had...Read More

BLOG: Immigrant Life

Posted on May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday. Here we are, back at the cafe. The barista said I was late today and asked me if I’m hungover after partying over the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, I am not hungover, but I think I would prefer to be over what I was actually doing this morning that caused...Read More

BLOG: Reality vs Faerie Land

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Friday. How am I today? Oh, I just feel like I’m drowning, as per usual. I try to always remember what my favourite little group of expats in Thailand would say: “The first year away is always the hardest. You’re still caught up in all the shit you left behind....Read More

BLOG: To Ireland!

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Thursday. Here we are at the coffee shop. I am finally sitting inside today. We agreed it was better in case that crazy Aussie guy comes back. I received some very exciting news yesterday: I was accepted into the Irish Studies program in Galway this summer. Yes, yes, I know,...Read More

BLOG: I Am Not A Spy!

Posted on January 4, 2026January 18, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday? I think? The days are different here. Hong Kong hours are like… normal hours here, plus London Time, plus New York City time, plus Chicago time, plus San Francisco time. It’s like every day here is really the equivalent of a day and a half. I was feeling this...Read More

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Betsey Horton

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