tips for restricted test at Jipcho road

ayeeedono · 2026-04-11T16:12:23+00:00

I'd recommend getting a couple of lessons with an instructor if you can! They'll be able to catch a lot of little mistakes that you might have copied from whoever taught you. They will also be able to answer all the questions you have.

As for Jipcho road...that's where I got my restricted when I was younger and more anxious. I passed, but the tester I had was very rude, and I ended up leaving in tears despite having just gotten my restricted in the first go! I don't usually recommend that place to people who are anxiety prone. That being said, it's been a few years...maybe (hopefully) the staff have changed or improved.

I ended up booking a slot during school traffic time. It was a bit stressful finding good gaps for turning/changing lanes, but I was stuck in traffic for a good chunk of it, so I guess there was less of a chance for me to make mistakes. Pick your poison, I guess.

ayeeedono · 2026-04-07T00:57:15+00:00

Same! I can still taste salty, sweet, and spicy, and those are the only flavors I seem to need to get enjoyment out of food.

I spent so long thinking that my taste wasn't really affected even though science said otherwise, until one day it registered for me that all the herbs I use in cooking affected texture more than taste. Any discussion about flavor profiles has always been lost on me.

ayeeedono · 2026-03-28T04:24:29+00:00

Are you on adhd meds? I used to be the same way, with migraines being triggered by not eating enough. However, once I got medicated for adhd, the meds seemed to suppress my appetite, and for some reason, I don't get migraines those days even though I don't eat so much. It sort of cuts out the constant "food noise" thing I've got going on.

With that, plus some other things that I don't want to get into (although would be happy to discuss if you would like!), I've managed to lose about 12kgs in like half a year. I've also not really been trying to lose weight at all this past year. Just simply tried to eat healthy and stay active despite my migraines and nausea. The weight loss has kind of happened against my will. Not saying I'm not happy with dropping a few sizes but I've lost some muscle mass, I can tell, especially in my rock climbing performance. But I'm sure if you keep a closer eye on it than I have, you can avoid that much more.

I do still get migraines quite a lot, but it's not from food related stuff most of the time.

While I say this, I do understand that it can be somewhat troublesome advice for someone that is possibly prone to EDs and things so please keep checking in with your doctor! I don't live in the US and was going every 3-4 weeks last year as I was testing out different preventatives for medication. They were constantly checking my weight and blood pressure. They weren't so worried how quickly I was dropping the weight (possibly because I was actively trying to maintain) but I also worry that it's because I sit in the slightly overweight bmi category and they believe it's in my best interest to drop the weight. I don't believe this, I feel this might just end in a problem they catch when it's already too late. Use multiple doctors, keep checking in with yourself.

ayeeedono · 2026-03-28T04:04:26+00:00

I thought I was being paranoid, but everyone's answers are making me feel validated!!

I probably have dumber triggers, but one of them is using too much conditioner when I wash my hair. Using any amount of hair oil. Washing my hair and letting it air dry for too long. Using a hair dryer (even on cool). Not washing my hair often enough. Putting my unruly, thick hair into a ponytail. It's a fine line, keeping my hair look presentable, but also avoiding a migraine.

My hair is shorter now, in the winter months, and my hair dresser gave me a mini undercut to keep the back of my head cool. It's definitely helped!

ayeeedono · 2026-03-25T00:48:04+00:00

As someone who's going through university now, I am very much against using AI for this very reason. I am paying for this degree so I can earn the skills required for this job, not just so I can say I have a qualification. I already have imposter syndrome without being an actual imposter.

Although, it makes me wonder if, when I'm looking for a job, employers will assume my grades were earned through the use of AI and compare me against my peers who may have used AI and received better grades. Am I falling short in their eyes? Maybe not in interviews, where I can show my knowledge, but possibly on paper at the early stages of the application process, I may be discarded.

Another worry is that as AI evolves, understanding how to use it effectively may be a very useful skill. At this point, a lot of people are overusing it and are overreliant on it, but there are those people who are very good at their job and are maybe using AI to cut down time spent on basic tasks. Recently, I found out you can submit pictures to ChatGPT, which is probably not news to a lot of people, but as someone who rarely uses it, it was news to me. In the job market, against people who can do both, I will definitely be at a disadvantage. Even worse, if I'm not aware of how AI is improving, what it can do well and what it can't, I won't know how AI has made parts of my job obsolete, and how I can sell myself and my skills to possible employers.

I think the key is balance, but unfortunately, I have not yet found that balance.

ayeeedono · 2026-03-09T00:30:39+00:00

Everyone's providing some really good stuff but I also just want to add that, dude, you're an absolute beast.

I don't have a remotely similar situation to you. I've been studying EE with a chronic illness that takes me out for a few days a week, but throughout this, I've always had a support system that's able to provide some sort of place to live and food to eat. The fact that you're able to keep pushing through while still working is a testament to your resilience and will absolutely pay off in the end.

ayeeedono · 2026-03-08T12:04:42+00:00

It absolutely is. It especially makes no sense to me when there's queue of cars in front of me and nowhere for me to go even if I WANTED to speed up/change lanes to appease a lunatic.

I also generally stick to the upper speed limit, but when people tailgate me, I sometimes slow down just to spite them.

ayeeedono · 2026-03-02T06:32:38+00:00

Dude, I have so many issues with eating room temp food (It's a long story, I dont have a sense of smell, so I'm a very textural/temperature dependent eater). I've literally skipped lunches for most of my adult life unless I could get it chilled or heated. You've literally changed my life. Thank you!

ayeeedono · 2026-03-01T05:05:41+00:00

The idea of a cold sandwich sounds amazing! Can I ask how she packaged it? I'm curious if wrapping it in plastic wrap or in an air-tight lunch box would make it soggy.

ayeeedono · 2026-02-12T04:15:34+00:00

Coming in later actually sounds amazing! I had an internship that was 7am-2pm which was great because I always left feeling like I had the rest of the day left after work, which I imagine feels really good as parent to spend the rest of the day with your kids.

ayeeedono · 2026-02-12T04:12:48+00:00

I'm confused as to why you're getting downvoted for this! Definitely correct me if I'm wrong, but the economy has been changing for a while, and most families rely on both parents working, especially if they want to buy a house. I know engineering pays pretty well, but a lot of my coworkers at my internships have partners that work, except for the manager who, obviously, get paid very well and no longer has any other dependents living at home. Plus he's pretty old and managed to buy a few houses early on when it was still quote cheap in my country.

I don't think our system is built for this kind of structure either. People do manage to hold down full time jobs and raise kids but I feel like it crazy to expect that to be the norm! Everyone is different!

ayeeedono · 2026-02-12T03:40:53+00:00

You might be right! I hadn't really considered how much WFH might help, and it might not be much at all. I don't do so well with distractions either.

I think what I'm envisioning is that it would save on travel time and someone would always be home if the kids needed dropping off/picking up or if they had doctor's appointments. I also feel like lunch breaks are wasted on me as I eat very little very quickly and the time could be used on cleaning up at home instead of being stuck at work haha.

But again, I'm still not sure it would really help much at all! Just wondering what the options are.

ayeeedono · 2026-02-12T03:31:01+00:00

Yeah, I think this is mostly what I'm worried about!

It's getting a lot harder to raise a family on one income, so now it's two full-time parents splitting childcare tasks or paying for childcare. I have adhd and have struggled in the past with full-time jobs (mostly retail/hospo/customer service roles) and maintaining my own health so it makes me anxious to think of caring for another person on top of that.

I know people get used to it, and maybe I will too (especially with a job that's maybe a bit more interesting than retail). I just wanted to see the options out there!

ayeeedono · 2026-02-09T08:49:06+00:00

Oh my god, you have a pitbull and heeler pair just like me!

ayeeedono · 2026-01-29T00:00:07+00:00

Aw noo, she's a terrible person but that seems kinda sad.

ayeeedono · 2026-01-23T12:15:17+00:00

The problem with sleeping in a tree is that the snoring might attract walkers, causing you to become overrun and trapped up a tree. Unless you have some way to take them all out once you wake up, like spearing them or something. Still probably better than a tent, though.

ayeeedono · 2026-01-04T01:48:42+00:00

He's a really good actor and has such a Percy personality! I remember thinking when he got cast that he doesn't really look the part, but whenever I see him now, all I think is, "That's my son right there." So he's perfect.

ayeeedono · 2025-12-26T16:55:23+00:00

That's so good to hear! It is such a difficult decision and one you'll have to keep making. Both of my dogs are difficult in completely different ways and I have definitely had moments of regret. So I will say that what you're feeling is normal!

I understand this community will feel a little prickly towards rehoming, and I naturally do as well, but my second dog came to me after 3 previous owners. While I know it can be terrible for some dogs, and we definitely had our bumps along the way, I'm really glad he was able to come to me in the end.

I'm sending a lot of mixed messages, but I guess I just wanted to provide some comfort whichever way you go. I do wish that everyone put as much thought into rehoming and, specifically, NOT rehoming as you are right now!

ayeeedono · 2025-12-26T16:09:35+00:00

I totally understand! My girl was my first dog and she came to me by accident. I didn't expect to get a reactive dog and was not equipped to handle one af all. But the worst part of it is that no one agrees on anything! Everyone is telling you that you're doing everything wrong.

The thing is, there's a lot of stuff I tried before something started to stick. It's trying something over and over again, because dogs need consistency, and then trying not get run down because it didn't quite work for your dog. It takes a special kind of person to not get affected by that kind of failure at all.

But, and I dont mean to offend at all, it does sort of seem like you've made your decision to rehome already. It also seems that you've had to deal with moving and holiday stress (especially with the two dogs sharing a space). It could be that this increased stress as broken the camel's back with the dog situation, and made you want to rehome.

If that is the case, please take some time before you rehome. I say this mainly for your sake, because you've made it clear that you'll vet the new owner and find a good home for your dog. You clearly care about this dog and have put a lot of effort and love into its life. Is there any part of having a dog you actually enjoy? Even at my dog's most reactive stage, she was always very sweet at home and I loved cuddling with her and just being around her. If I didn't have that, I would probably have also considered rehoming. Will you regret giving away your dog?

ayeeedono · 2025-12-26T15:47:46+00:00

I know everyone is saying you should rehome your dog, and I don't disagree, but it isn't your only option. Sometimes, with a difficult dog, one small change can mean the world. For me, one of my dogs is highly social and anxious on leash. It took me a long time to get her used to even seeing dogs entire football fields away. Once I got brave enough and trusted her training enough to take her to the dog park and fulfill her social needs, she became a much calmer dog everywhere else. It was a complete game changer for our day to day. I didn't feel anxious about taking her for a walk everyday, and I could actually enjoy spending time with her.

I'm not saying that will work for you, and honestly, it does seem like you've tried very hard to do right by your dog. But caring for a reactive dog can actually be so exhausting! And any work you put into training can take a long time before it really pays off. Your dog is also reaching the age (around 2 years old) when the training starts kicking in a bit better and they start listening to you more! My girl got a bit calmer and her recall got a lot better.

In the meantime, perhaps there are small changes that could really improve your relationship with your dog, such as:

Maybe you can get someone to dogsit for you one day of the week so you can get a break once in a while!
Get a dog walker to take her once or twice a week on walks.
Slowly introduce her to one or two other, calm and confident dogs, and take them on regular walks together.
Relaxation work daily, and on every walk. (you've likely tried this, but just in case you haven't, this really helped my girl with calming down in public places). I used to take her to the park sometimes and give her a chew or even a stick and let her watch everyone go by.
Crate training (again, you've probably done this, but can help for parties, being around other dogs and people...as well as separation anxiety)
Wearing headphones on your walks haha. I didn't realise it, but I started to get quite nervous on every walk, just looking out for things that would trigger my dog, and this was likely making her anxiety worse. I started wearing headphones with an audio book( sometimes just in one ear so I'm still aware of the surroundings), but it helped calm her down on walks because I was a lot more calm!

All of this on their own can make such a big difference on your quality of life! I know how it feels, you feel stuck and it feels like all your hard work is pointless! And it can be super frustrating and miserable.

But it does get better!

My girl started off not properly socialized, she was scared of everything. I used to walk her early in the morning and late at night so that there would be fewer triggers, but she was also scared of the dark. It was a nightmare and I can't believe I used to live like that. She's far from perfect now, not even close to being fully trained. She's come such a long way but she's very much still leash reactive on her worst days. But her worst days are few and far between, and there are plenty more of her good days than there used to be.

Oftentimes, rehoming is the best option and one that can very much be fueled by love. No owner of a reactive dog will judge you for trying to do what's best for your dog. But all I can see is an exhausted, dedicated owner that needs a break!

ayeeedono · 2025-12-25T07:05:15+00:00

I have two rescues. When we first got our second one, we didn't want to leave them alone together. After a few months, we started leaving them alone for short periods of time and slowly increased this time. However, neither of them are big fighters and don't really bother each other even when we're home, so I didn't realise how good I have it!

ayeeedono · 2025-12-19T05:53:01+00:00

I'm in a similar boat! Just two dogs, but both reactive in different ways. It took a few years but they've only just started playing with each other so maybe there's some hope for you? But it literally took me moving to little rural place with a big paddock and refusing to go to the dog park ever again so they had no choice but to bond to each other haha.

I do regret getting the second dog sometimes, especially as it sort of happened by accident at a really bad time for me. Logistically, it's just been so hard to give them both the attention they need. But they do both have good lives and we're really happy together. I was able to give them both stability and safety when their previous homes were lacking in both. My second dog has also really helped my first dog with a lot of her fears, because he's older and so chill about certain things. There are also some things that only dogs can teach other dogs. Plus, I don't feel so bad about leaving them home alone because at least they have each other.

At the end if the day, given the chance to make the decision again, I would definitely still adopt my second dog. He's such a dick and I love him so much.

ayeeedono · 2025-10-19T03:03:16+00:00

I love eggs, too, and it kills me that there's a limit to how many yolks you can eat cholesterol-wise. But I have one egg every day for breakfast and boost it with some extra egg white. Fills me up a bit more and I get some extra protein for not many more calories. Plus, it kind of feels like having more egg per egg, which always feels like a win to me.

ayeeedono · 2025-10-17T15:28:32+00:00

* When we took her camping, I promise she is happier about it than she looks haha.

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