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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: Direct Confrontation

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday afternoon. On break from class. Not much to say. Just doing yoga with some chill people in a rainforest. Join us! I decided to confront the British Guy last night after I wrote my blog. I’m just not the type that likes to talk about people behind their backs....Read More

BLOG: Down, Dog

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday night. Day 2 of my YTTC is over. I am sore but happy I got over my anxiety spiral and got on the plane. Best decision I’ve ever made. I was so worried about what the cohort would be like, but everyone here is pretty chill. They come from...Read More

BLOG: New Country, Same Me

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Greetings from Indonesia! May I offer you some advice before coming here? Don’t even bother applying online for a visa. It’s a scam. They just take your money and then say you don’t have an approved visa and then charge you more money for a visa on arrival and then...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: 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

BLOG: Eat, Pray, Do-Over

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday night. Interview tomorrow morning. I was sure to eat very healthy today and spend time alone with my thoughts. I got a vegan carrot and ginger soup with a chicken and Thai holy basil pesto sandwich with peach oolong tea. I also got myself a fruit and yogurt bowl...Read More

BLOG: “I’m Extending My Stay”

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday afternoon. Here I am. They say Thailand is “The Land of Smiles,” but the tagline should really be “I’m extending my stay.” There is just no way I am getting on a plane to India after what happened last night. It’s just a big Nope for me. Nope. Just…...Read More

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