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BLOG: The Newsy

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday night. Relaxing in my apartment watching the news. Al Jazeera English, as always. I LOVE knowing what’s going on in the world around me. It makes me feel so connected. I’ve also noticed it makes a huge difference in how I’m perceived by locals when I can actually talk...Read More

BLOG: The Cursed Betta Fish

Posted on September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday night. Out on the town alone. Found my way to a charming little French café that specializes in wine and charcuterie boards. I wish I could say I’m living my best life right now, but I’m not. The first half of my day was okay. Someone from the shala...Read More

BLOG: The Reunion I Didn’t Ask For

Posted on September 10, 2025September 11, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday. 9/11. Let’s not relive that terrible day, shall we? Okay. I woke up from the strangest dream. It was about The Ex. The Big, Bad Vampire Ex from my first year at university. He was a terrible person. He cheated on me with like 7,000 different girls, so I...Read More

BLOG: Small Wins, Big Wins

Posted on September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday afternoon. Sitting in the dining hall all alone. It’s raining, raining, raining. Endlessly raining. I am exhausted. Still recovering from the nightmare experience I had with the fire ants yesterday. What a doozy. I still don’t feel very good. Extra sore, itchy, anxious about creepy crawlies on my skin....Read More

BLOG: Post Near-Death Experience

Posted on September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday night. Sitting at the rice paddy club having a glass of wine and waiting for my BBQ chicken pizza to arrive. I just had to get out of the shala after the shitstorm that was the last 36 hours. Red fucking Fire ants begone. The waiter asked me if...Read More

BLOG: Jungle Boogie

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday evening. Just got back from a double trip to the medical clinic and laundry facility. Why? Because I literally got attacked by red fire ants today. Seriously. This is so real. I went out for my cigarette this morning and had to stand in a different place due to...Read More

BLOG: I am Free

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday night. Wow, what a day. So crazy. Somehow ready to go back to the shala tomorrow for more in spite of the accident today. Everything turned out okay in the end. The student came back from the ER feeling a bit sore but without any permanent, lasting damage. All...Read More

BLOG: Flying Dragon Yoga Barbie

Posted on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday afternoon. What a day! We started off strong and then tapered off at the end. Allow me to explain… I did not have another nightmare last night, so I woke up ready to fly. I came straight out my cave, turned and looked at the imaginary figure of Andrew...Read More

BLOG: I am the Queen

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Sunday night. Currently chillin in Ubud after a terrible day. I just had to get out of the shala and away from everyone. I definitely plan to wake up tomorrow morning bright and early and just try again with the Aerial. I don’t know what else I’m going to do....Read More

BLOG: No, You Can Get Over It

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Later that day… Returned to class for Aerial Restorative Yoga. That was the vibe I needed today. 100%. I’m already full of fire and intense energy. We need to bring it down. I didn’t appreciate the teacher though. She was like, “You just have to push through your emotions.” And...Read More

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