What I Am, Who I Am, and What’s My Problem
Hey, I’m Hsucheng Huang, but most people know me as Aloma. I’m almost 40, living what most would call a “not bad” life—I have a decent job, a happy marriage, good health, and I’m mostly content.
But… something bugs me.
The Struggle: I Want to Build Something That Truly Helps People
I like my job. I really do. I work on a game editor that allows creators to build meaningful experiences, and that’s pretty cool. But deep down, I want to create something that directly improves people’s lives in a way that’s tangible and lasting.
Not like Facebook or Twitter—tools that can be both good and bad. I want to build something that’s just good. Something like Lifenote, an amazing little tool built by a Taiwanese creator named Daniel. It helps me clear my mind and stay positive. I want to create something like that—something that genuinely helps people.
My Deepest Insecurity: Financial Stability
Another thing that’s been eating at me: my job isn’t bad, but what if one day, for some reason, I can’t work anymore? I want to build something that brings in stable income—even when I’m not actively working. Maybe that’s just my deep-seated insecurity, but it’s there.
To be clear, it’s not like I’m making a ton of money right now. My income as an engineer is slightly below average. But what I do have is flexibility, and if I had to choose between money and freedom, I’d always choose freedom.
But now that I’m getting older, I want both. I want enough income to make sure my partner and I are financially secure. And that’s where my next struggle begins.
The Antique Business: Exciting, Exhausting, and Everything in Between
Aside from my job, I’m also helping my partner grow his antique business in France. And honestly? It’s fun. The thrill of hunting down rare pieces, tracing their origins, and finding them a new home—it’s exciting.
But let’s be real: it’s also a lot of work. Finding inventory, managing logistics, dealing with packaging—it’s not all glamour. I mostly handle the marketing and IT side of things. I even built an app for us to track what we buy and sell, making accounting easier. But I want to expand it, turn it into something more powerful. Maybe I’ll document that process here too.
Oh, and I’m an Immigrant in France
I was born in Taiwan and moved to France two years ago. That in itself is a whole other journey—figuring out life in a new country, adapting to a different culture, navigating bureaucracy (which, if you’ve dealt with French paperwork, you know is an adventure).
Maybe I’ll write about that too.
Why Follow This Blog?
If you’re into real talk from a middle-aged guy trying to figure out his next move, this is the place. You’ll see me navigating my midlife identity crisis—shifting from full-time programmer to solopreneur, growing an antique business in France, and hopefully building something meaningful along the way.
And hey, if any of this resonates with you, maybe we can grab a coffee someday. ☕
Keeping It Real (But Also Trying to Stay Positive)
I’m not a naturally super positive person. I try. I read a lot because I find energy from authors who inspire me. But I also don’t want to fake it.
In real life, people think I’m happy because I smile a lot. But honestly? That’s just me being socially trained. Here, I want to be real. No forced positivity, no pretending to be ultra-energetic—just honest reflections.
That said, I probably have to be a bit more upbeat on Twitter or other social platforms, because let’s be real—nobody wants to follow someone who’s just ranting about life all the time, right?
So that’s me. Confused, lost, but figuring it out. Stick around if you want to follow along. 🚀