NU12 by Cathleen Jem Caraig - Shoes with detachable high heels

NU12 – Week 10

Shoes with Detachable High Heels

I am one of the girls who love the idea of wearing high heels. However, wearing high heels to work or schools may look attractive but it is a difficult task. I don't know how my classmates, co-workers and friends can wear high heels every day. I, on the other hand, wear high heels on special occasions only. This is because I don't like having calluses and blisters. If I wear high heels to work or school, I need to at least bring with me flat shoes or slippers to wear to and from work/school especially when I'm taking the bus.

What I have in mind to solve every girl's problem is shoes with detachable heels. These shoes can be stylish like pumps, stilettos, platform shoes and the like. The heels are attached at the sole of the shoe and can be detached by a lock in it. The detachable lock and sole is made of a durable material like a Vibram that even water or heat cannot destroy the shoe. So the next time that you have an unexpected walkathon, you just have to remove those heels and walk blissfully with your stylish flat shoes.

These detachable heels can be a girl's best friend. With these detachable heels, there's no more reason to have calluses and blisters. No more reason to be out of style. 4    

Thank you Sir,

Cathleen Jem Caraig

Nu12 - by Cathleen Jem Caraign - Windshield/Rear Window Sign

NU12 – Week 8

Windshield/Rear Window Sign

Don't you just hate it when you're driving in SLEX or other expressways where 60kph is the minimum speed and 100kph is the max yet there are still drivers who can't comply with these rules? Have you had an experience when you're driving at the "fast lane" then suddenly a car overtakes you with not over 70kph speed? Sometimes ignorant people or those who doesn't know a thing or two about the use of a fast lane and a slow lane can be annoying.

My solution: A windshield/rear window sign made of LED lights. The lights need not be too bright but bright enough to be read by other drivers, may they be in front of your car or at the back. Installed in the car is a button wherein you can push different messages you want others to receive. For example, if you're following a car at the fast lane but its speed is around 60-70kph and all the honking and high-beaming does no effect with the driver, you can push a button which will light a sign stating "Move Over". Or when there's traffic in the area and the driver of the car from behind "forgot" to dim its high-beamed headlights, you can push another button which will light a sign from the rear window stating "Your Headlights are Blinding Me."

This product is another solution of those who are impatiently waiting for others to get the clue. Also, it lessens noise pollution since you're not honking throughout your ride. It may also lessen the risk of hypertension for short tempered drivers. Hence, lessening road rages.  4

Thank you Sir

Cathleen Jem Caraig         

NU12 - Week 12 - by Cathleen Jem Caraig 3d glasses for viewers with eyeglasses

NU12 – Week 12

3D Glasses for movie goers with eyeglasses

I know people with eyeglasses who love watching movies in movie theatres. Since some movies are now shown in 3D, I sympathize with those who can't enjoy these films because they have to wear 3D glasses apart from their eyeglasses. Some eyeglasses don't fit the 3D glasses so the viewer has to remove his eyeglasses in order to use the 3D glasses properly.

To solve this problem, I have an idea of 3D glasses that comes with 'grades' so the viewer can use the 3D glasses without his/her eyeglasses. Another idea is to create 3D glasses that can be attached to the viewers' eyeglasses. This way, the viewer can enjoy the movie without having any trouble or difficulties with the glasses. 4

Thank You Sir,

Cathleen Jem Caraig

NU 12 by Cathleen Jem Caraig - What pisses you off at the mall?

NU12 – Week 9

What pisses you off at the mall?

Sometimes, I don't have a whole day to go to the mall and shop for the clothes, accessories and shoes that I really want. Big malls especially those malls which are linked with another mall are the hardest to figure out. Most of the time, I get lost looking for the stores I'm looking for and I end up in the same spot where I first came. That is both exhausting and time consuming. Also, if ever I'm lucky to find the items I'm looking for, they're out of stock most of the time or the only piece available is the one on display.

Since I am almost always online, I suggest that these malls produce an app for smart phones or a website which shows where the stores are located through a map. It is more helpful if there is a virtual tour of the mall available in the app or website. Also, it would be a good invention if they provide pictures of items from each store that can be searched through that app (or website). It would also be helpful if I can upload a picture of clothes, accessories or shoes that I would like to search in the mall and that app/website can suggest pictures of clothes, accessories or shoes similar to what I'm looking for. The app will also provide what stores the suggested pictures can be found. Also, I would suggest that stores can update their stocks in that app/website giving the customers a heads up if their items are on sale, almost gone (last piece items) or new arrivals. 3

Thank you sir!

Cathleen Jem Caraig  

NU12 - by CJC - Activity area at the subdivision

NU12 – Week 6

"WHAT PISSES YOU OFF AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD? WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST?"

Description of my neighbourhood

                I grew up in a village where I only have a few friends because most people my age were either not allowed to go outside of their houses or just doesn't want to make friends. What pisses me off at our neighborhood is the lack of activities where the neighbors are supposed to get to know each other. The only activity I know in the village is the Christmas party every year. Recently, the officers of the subdivision started an annual Halloween Trick or Treat parade but it's open to outsiders. Since my nephews moved to Singapore, we didn't participate with this event anymore.

                A childhood friend once told me that ever since the chapel was built inside the subdivision, the neighbourhood seems to lose its unity forming a group of churchgoers and different groups of people with other religions or simply workaholic people who doesn't have time socializing with others. This is just wrong.

Suggestions

                The village has a nice clubhouse wherein facilities like an activity area, swimming pool, basketball court, playground and tennis court is available to residents and outsiders. What I suggest is to use these facilities for events such as tennis competitions, swimming competitions and the like. Moreover, I would like to suggest having a quarterly or annual Ukay-ukay or Tiangge at the activity area where residents can mingle with others and may also find treasure in other people's junk? Also, a mini night market will liven up the night life in our village featuring homemade delicacies or specialties of each neighbor. Also, how about putting an Ad board where residents who happen to be employers of companies can recruit jobseekers from the interested applicants inside the village.3

Cathleen Jem Caraig

NU12 by CJC = Week 3 Serendipity Walk at Binan

Hi Sir, resending you my NU12 Week 3

NU12 – Week 3

SERENDIPITY WALK along Biñan City, Laguna.

Explanation of the Street

Biñan is one of the cities of Laguna province. From South Luzon Expressway, you can go to Biñan by taking Carmona exit or the Mamplasan exit. Biñan City is known for its puto Biñan and other Filipino pasalubongs.

Suggestions:

1. BOTANIC GARDEN near City hall

2. MILK TEA STORES near schools, or at the malls

3. SPORTS COMPLEX

4. NIGHT MARKET

5. PET SHOPS

6. BAYAD CENTER

7. LIBRARY/BOOKSTORE – COFFEE SHOP for students and booklovers  

8. BICYLCE AREA

9. BIKE STORES

10. APPLIANCES REPAIR SHOPS

11. ARTS and CRAFTS STORES

12. BAKING MATERIALS and INGREDIENTS STORE

13. FRUIT STORES / VEGETABLE STORES for health conscious people

14. PLANTS AND TREES SHOPS

15. FURNITURE SHOP

16. DAY CARE CENTER

17. AUTO REPAIR SHOP and complete CAR ACCESSORIES SHOP 3

<Some of the serendipity walk submission in the past numbered no less than 50>

Thank you Sir,

Jem Caraig

Nu12 - by CJC - New Spending Habits

NU 12 – Week 5

NEW SPENDING HABITS / ROUTINE

                Being a full time student, I have no income generating activities. It is a hard task managing what is left from my former work's savings. How do I survive? Fortunately, my mother gives me an amount of cash to survive a day at school. That's the only income I'm getting ever since I resigned from my work. On the other hand, I haven't been productive in the past two years. I have always been at home watching the television, reading a book or surfing the internet. Unhealthy, isn't it? How do I break this chain? How do I manage the little money I have in my wallet?    <be engaged in  a sideline)

1. Set Long Term Goals

                Since I'm in my 20s, I should be able to distinguish my long term goals already. Setting goals with their appropriate dates to make sure I can accomplish everything in time. Deadlines will be helpful since these will motivate me to meet my long term goals. But how do I do these things if I still don't know what I want to do with my life? Before everything else, I should know what I enjoy doing and where I'm really good at.

2. Stop/Control Impulsive Shopping

                If setting my long term goals isn't enough, I should make a list of what matters the most at the moment. One thing I really love to do is shopping. But since I have no income nowadays, I should know that this activity should not be my priority. Instead, if I organize my closet habitually I know I can find a lot of clothes that still fits me and I wouldn't need to shop for clothes until whenever.

3. Budget my allowance

                Since I only get allowance depending on how many days I go to school, it's really difficult to save money. However, if I can think of other ways so that I can minimize my expenses like bringing "baon" or choosing meals/snacks that are budget friendly then I can save a bit from my allowance.

4. Use Credit Card for REAL Emergencies – not when I see cute shoes or books or clothes

                When I was in college, my mom gave me an extension of her credit card for emergency use but there are times when I can't help but swipe that card when I go inside a bookstore or a boutique. This must be hard to do but I really need to start over and use the CC for its real purpose.

5. Stop Checking Facebook for awhile. Or limit checking of Facebook into 2 hours per day.

                Limiting the use of Facebook and other social networking sites does not affect my budgeting. However, these social networking sites have been the means of being unproductive and/or procrastination. By limiting myself to use these will motivate me to go out and see what's outside the four corners of my house. These activities outside may also help me form an idea of a business or something that will keep me productive.

6. Read More Books

                I am a fan of books, preferably fiction, but lately I've been having a hard time finishing a book. I've so many unread books at home and because I am in tight budget I should keep myself from buying a new book until I finished all my pending books at home. By reading these books, I can also get a business idea out of them.     <many free e books are available..  I saved a bundle by subscribing to free ebooks>

7. Monitor / Create an Inventory of my things

                One of the ways to get organized is to monitor my own things. I used to have an inventory of my books written in a yellow pad but didn't continue. So to help myself by monitoring my own things, why not create an inventory? Using the MS Excel, I can monitor my books, clothes, accessories, etc. to know how many I have and/or who borrowed my things so I'll know where to find them when I need them. This is also a good practice for the future. 3.5

Thank you sir!

Cathleen Jem Caraig 

NU12 - Week 4 - New Business Ideas by CJC

NU 12 – Week 4

New Business Ideas

"Sizzling Food Delight"

When I was working for a restaurant, I used to love eating at the mall's food court. I enjoyed some food selections which caters to people like me but still tastes great. There's this one franchise in the food court where they serve food using sizzling plates. Sizzling plates were popular in my earlier years but somehow they began declining the status since I don't know when.

An idea of a business concept wherein a sizzling plate is the star for every meal served may not be new. However, I have an idea of another business concept wherein people who loves Filipino dishes and those who just enjoy food in general can dine in and enjoy their meals together. Using these sizzling plates, there are a lot of new menu that can be made. Also, to be more unique and interesting to the market, the items in the menu will have fun titles. There was once a trending topic in Twitter.com where the names of the popular Filipino celebrities are turned into food names. Combining that idea with the restaurant concept will create a fun dining experience for the guests.

I created a sample menu wherein the names of popular Filipino celebrities are turned into scrumptious sizzling meals.  

MENU:

Soups and Noodles

            Shamcey SOUP-SOUP

            Anabelle RAMEN

Main Dish

            Sizzling KARE-KAREn Davila

            Sizzling BAGNET Medved

            Sizzling Jennilyn MECHADO

            Sizzling Joey De LECHON

Rice

            Zsazsa PAELLA

Desserts and other delights

            Imelda MUFFIN

            TuesCAKE Vargas

            YOGURT Bautista

            BIKO Belo

Beverage

            COFFEE JELLY de Belen

           

Thank you Sir,

Cathleen Jem Caraig

 4  funny.< you might make a real business out of this>

NU12 by Jem Caraig - What Pisses you off at AGSB cafeteria

Good Day Sir, 

Sending you my NU12 - Week 2 assignment.

Thank you!

Jem

What pisses me off at AGSB? What must be done?

            During enrolment we are obliged to pay a certain amount for other fees such as library energy fee, materials, student activities fee and other miscellaneous fees. I have no complaint with these fees because the facilities provided by the school are great and helpful. However, when a student enters the cafeteria to have a snack before class or during breaks there's not enough food to choose from. That does not piss me off.

            The thing that pisses me off is when I'm trying to work on my assignments or prepare reports in the cafeteria, where I can also have a snack, and is need of a power source to plug my laptop only to find out that I have to pay before I can use a plug. I understand that this is just to prevent students from hanging out in the cafeteria for too long and other students have no place to eat on.  However, do students who need a plug have the right to use the school cafeteria's power outlets?

            I recommend that the school provide free access of the cafeteria's outlets to enrolled students of AGSB as well as Law School students. If the school is concerned with students overstaying in the cafeteria because of this recommendation, then I suggest they put a limited free access of the power outlets. By this, students are only allowed to use power outlet to limited hours only. If the school is concerned with the costs that will be acquired with the power, which I assume will only cost a small amount, then let it be within the other fees of the students upon enrolment. 3

NU 12: Product Improvement by Jem Caraig

Cathleen Jem Caraig

ENTREP – NU12

New Products / Product Improvements

Milk Tea: The Next Level

Since milk tea is a trend nowadays, I was thinking of other ways to enhance the product. As I've noticed from most milk tea products, they don't have food to compliment the drinks. Also, I have been an avid fan of cupcakes lately so I had an idea of combining the two things I currently love and creating a new product or improve since they're both already in the market.

The idea of combining both sweet products into one business venture will be difficult to introduce to the market. However, creating new flavours of milk teas and cupcakes would make them more interesting. Since milk teas originated from Taiwan, why not create delicious cupcakes from Taiwan's famous flavours?

Fa Gao cupcakes is one of the famous Taiwanese cupcakes made from rice flour, yeast and sweetener and baked until it puffs like that of a "putok" bread famous here in the Philippines. Fa Gao means "prosperity cake" in Chinese and it is popularly used during the new year.

Fa Gao cupcakes would definitely bring a boost to the famous milk teas here in the country. I think combining the two products would create a competitive advantage against other milk tea providers. (Why I think, just a seminal idea;  not yet tested?)   3

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa_gao