What is a liminal state?
A state of transition; a ritual passage from one stage to the next; an in-between phase marked by ambiguity and uncertainty. Basically, it’s middle-aged life.
Welcome to Everything is Liminal
I used to write a blog called Sweet Fine Day from 2008–2019 that documented our life as small business owners while raising kids in NYC. Before that, I was a partner in a blog network that covered products for kids and tech gadgets for women. And even before those blogs, I published a webzine on Asian American pop culture. I’ve rambled on the internet since 1999. That is a lot of rambling.
After taking some years off from writing, I’ve decided that I needed to write again. The last few years have been a lot and midlife is wild; maybe you’re feeling it too.
This is a newsletter with a collection of personal essays about:
the joys of midlife (with a side of sarcasm)
rambling commentary on current events (hoo boy, this world is a lot)
navigating another new shift in my design career
leaving said career to return to my first love: art (it’s only taken 32 years!)
raising adult children and empty nest life
caring for elderly parents and processing death and grief
my ongoing journey of getting back in touch with my Korean heritage
I was never very good at staying in one niche, so why start now?
Why should I subscribe?
If any of these topics are of interest to you, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I publish once a week on Wednesdays and new posts will land in your inbox. A handful of older newsletters may get archived behind a paywall.
Why should I pay for subscription?
If you were familiar with my old blog, you may remember that as a blogger I was really terrible about monetizing (meaning, I didn’t). Sometimes I really kick myself for not leaning into the opportunities I had because I was so stubborn about maintaining my integrity as an ad-free, non-sponsored blog. But writing takes a lot of time, and so, I’ve turned on paid subscriptions (I’m making real progress in the name of capitalism, I’m really trying!). If you enjoy my newsletters and it resonates with you, I hope you will consider becoming a paid subscriber. It will help this publication going and support my family. If you aren’t able to support, likes and shares are very appreciated. Most weekly posts will remain free.
A little about me
I’m a 1.5 generation Asian American raised in New York City, a mother of 2 college students, and a semi-retired UX and product designer who has spent the last 25 years working with consumer brands, agencies, NGOs, and early-stage tech startups building products and brands. I co-founded a bakery with my pastry chef husband from 2008–2020. I’m currently on a self-proclaimed semi-sabbatical while I figure out my next move in life.
