Writing - 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: Gotcha!

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by Betsey Horton

After some time, my curiosity finally got the better of me. I decided to take control of my life and use my internet skillz to track down my troll. *sings* Cuz I've got friends in lowly places (like reddit) who do all my dirty work for meeeee, yeah I got...Read More

BLOG: Can’t Buy Me Love

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday morning. Last full day in Bangkok. I got invited to a birthday party tonight for the owner of the dispensary I frequent. So now I can choose between going to that event or making my flight on time. Hmm... gee, I wonder... I invited the British guy to go...Read More

BLOG: Garden Basket Cat

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday. My time in Bangkok is winding down. Here we are at the end. Time to hop a flight and go to my next destination. This time I’m actually ready to go. Definitely ready for the yoga retreat after the last three months I’ve had. Crazy. Verm to Chicago to...Read More

BLOG: Checking Boxes

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday. Getting ready to move to Indonesia. How fun is that to say? Yesterday I got all the boring admin stuff out of the way. Booked my flight, applied for my visa, contacted the yoga school, and watched a documentary on the Dutch colonial history of Indonesia. Wow, what a...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: Tame My Shrew

Posted on August 17, 2025August 18, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Oh my goodness. What day is it right now? I don’t even remember. I’ve changed since yesterday. I am no longer the same woman I woke up as yesterday morning. I am liberated and empowered! I know what you’re thinking: “Betsey, you went back to that American Bar last night,...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: Inspired!

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday afternoon. Stewing on the troll and watching SATC to try to take my mind off it. SATC is very soothing to watch at my age (36). It’s like… remember that guy from three weeks ago you were fixating on? Here’s a cartoon version of him, LOL! Not so much...Read More

BLOG: Who Is This?

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday night. Sitting in my apartment watching Sex and the City, waiting for my delivery for the evening. Tonight I chose to splurge a bit on Hong Kong style. Got the whole buffet. Egg and tomato soup, scallion pancakes, egg fried noodles, curry with beef brisket, spicy stir-fried eggplant, extra...Read More

Betsey Horton

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