Deb Ong (she/her)翁诗美

nihilistnomya@aus.social

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Post #4130778
I hate AI generated posters. Aesthetically and just ethically. But I'm collaborating with another small business and they've generated a poster to promote the event. It's more a community event and we're barely covering costs. It still feels a little icky :(
Post #4107244
Taking a break from fixing dishwashers to dance in a thing.
Post #4052740
There is no bigger compliment to this laksa auntie than seeing people ditching their soup spoons to drink the last bits of broth directly from the bowl. Never fails to make me happy.
Post #4051991
Today we had to tell two semi-regular customers that we would not be serving them any more. It wasn't dramatic. It was a quiet conversation in the back booth. It was not a decision that we made lightly, but it had to be done.
Post #3817112
Someone started a petition for the federal govt to suspend/reverse the sudden astronomical increase in RRVs (Resident Return Visas) for Australian permanent residents, or introduce a reasonable fee linked to actual processing costs and normal indexation. #auspol &quot;Permanent residents have already undergone extensive immigration assessment and have contributed to Australia through employment, taxation, business, education and community participation. Their practical ability to return to...
Post #3817111
It&#39;s finally happened. The forest I used to walk past every day before and after school is being cleared for housing. It was only a matter of time, but it&#39;s still sad.
Post #3817110
Attending this today and am super excited, but also a little anxious. Social things are hard. 😬 Looking forward to listening and learning, and hopefully some good conversation :)
Post #3801089
Social commentary is live and well at my workplace. 🤣 #pamthebird
Post #3758552
Back to work, kitchen wench.
Post #3757611
They may destroy our land, our buildings our homes... "but our food... It persists. Like weeds pushing through cracks in the pavement" The words of Antoun Issa, Lebanese-Australian journalist, at yesterday's literary saloon. Resistance comes in many forms - sometimes it is loud and brash, sometimes it is soft, subtle. Sometimes just taking up space is an act of resistance.
Post #3529115
Just so y'all know... The federal govt just increased the cost for permanent residents leaving the country. Not by a few hundred dollars.. but by 300%. Overnight, on 1 July, the cost for an RRV (resident return visa) went from $490 to $1475. This visa expires every 5 years. 🙃 So fuck you if you have family overseas I guess. #auspol
Post #1870953
I sometimes have to pinch myself when I watch these recordings because I actually look like I know what I&#39;m doing 😅 I never danced as a child and I am often surrounded by dancers who have done ballet for years, so I always feel a little technically inadequate. Perhaps that&#39;s why I love contemporary so much, because while technique is important, feeling the music in your body is even more so. #fortiesfitness #adultdancer
Post #1783350
So we had a record day today (in terms of sales), but it&#39;s not something I feel great about. We pride ourselves on the quality and consistency of our food and service... And today was not our best showing. Service was manic and patchy, and wait times were longer than I would like.
Post #1783349
Thank god I don&#39;t work in an office 🤣 Currently my favourite de-stressing activity in between writing, book-keeping and cooking things.
Post #1783348
Been playing around with baked butter mochi. They&#39;ve turned out pretty well in the canele moulds. These ones are with Miso, Gula Melaka and toasted sesame. The sweet-savoury vibe makes them extremely moreish. 🤤
Post #1595422
Happy place :)
Post #1595419
Living that epok epok auntie life.
Post #1595416
No matter how many times I move it away, our very scary guard dog always drags her bed to the middle of the hallway so she can keep an eye on the door (and the front yard).
Post #1595415
Wheeeee! 😂
Post #1595414
I used to have a vespa. Just a cute little zippy primavera. I loved it. It was fuel efficient, parking was free and it was fun to ride. I had to sell it because my parents need a car when they visit (every 6 months), and I couldn&#39;t afford to pay registration for both. I do miss it. Maybe one day...
Post #1595413
Taking a break from writing to.. .. play with my chair. Because why not? 🤣🤣🤣
Post #656994
Just had a wonderful morning talking all things food and stories at the Brimbank Writers Festival. Organisers and participants were all so lovely and I got to hear about the many exciting projects that people were working on. ☺️
Post #621552
I&#39;ve said it once, and I&#39;ll say it again and again. If you need to physically assault and belittle you subordinates to handle the pressure... Then you are NOT, in fact, handling &#39;the heat&#39; and should be the one to get out of the kitchen. (And maybe get some help)
Post #286068
Happy Valentines&#39; 💜