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[topfsecret]

Dress to Impress Lana Lore: Thoughts on Nurse Julie

Post Date: 1 November 2024

with special thanks to youtuber callmehhaley for her video "SECRETS In The LANA LORE QUEST & Breakdown! *STORY EXPLAINED?* | Dress To Impress Halloween Update"

warning: discussion of ableism, mythology, and death

so, ummm........ Lana Dress To Impress was a Greek Mythology nerd.... umm... you think she'd play Hades Game? You think she'd main Aegis since it's an in-game item?

Despite our liking Hades Game, we ourselves are not nerds for ancient greek mythology (currently obsessed with Japanese myths atm) so please pardon any inaccuracies.

The (Possibly Romantic) Tragedy of Nurse Julie

ANYWAY, in all seriousness... Julie didn't just pity Lana, she relates greatly to Lana due to their similar ages (teen to young adult - they're there for a year).

But most importantly, Julie also was a genuine friend to Lana (maybe she even had a crush on her*) - her constantly going against hospital rules to sneak in cookies into Lana's room, had a picture of her and Lana in her office, and even bring flowers (anemone, to be exact) to let Lana experience the spring outside.

*Re: Julie having a crush on Lana comes from the flower symbolism of anemone flowers. This is just from a cursory search - Aphrodite (the goddess) fell in love with a mortal man, Adonis, and when Adonis died, her tears that fell into his body grew anemone flowers. Thus, anemone became a symbol of tragic love/romance.

It can be mapped easily: Julie as Aphrodite, and Lana as Adonis. They can never be together, since Lana is doomed by Agamemnon. Lana, who's been dealing with Agamemnon for a while at this point, knows that he's causing Julie to hallucinate and get physically sick because she dares to help Lana.

So Lana told Julie to get out as soon as she saw Julie change. But Julie, being a nurse, probably didn't believe in ominous, vague warnings of a patient - and ableism (both internalized and in the medical field) makes her hesitant to leave.

After all, hallucinations are "crazy". While Lana is "crazy", she is "getting better". So, Julie herself fears telling others about her own hallucinations due to the stigma - if she's found out as having hallucinations, she could lose her job. She also doesn't want to "make her friend crazy again" ("I don't want to jeopardize her [Lana's] progress"), not knowing that the hallucinations of the two girls came from the same person.

(Lana knew. That's why their love is tragic.)

Not to mention, Agamemnon is influencing Julie into thinking that Lana doesn't care about her (the tape has Julie insult Lana - "obsessively reading those stupid mythology books" and thinking that Lana didn't have her best interests in mind - "Lana told me I should quit. She must be jealous of me. I don't believe her when she says she cares about me.")

Julie then said, "I'm always angry. I look and smell different. I don't know what's happening to me. But I'm scared."

Just when Julie is at the peak of vulnerability, Agamemnon reveals himself to not be a mere hallucination after all, and threatens her into compliance: "He said that he's going to make me suffer, and it's Lana's fault."

And the tape ends with this:

"It's not my fault for loving her. Lana was right this entire time. She was never crazy. But she's gone now - she's free!

If me turning into a monster will satisfy him, and protect her, then so be it. I'm sorry Lana. I promised I'd come visit you after you got out.

He said if I give into it, he'll leave you alone. I have to protect you, Lana. I hope one day, you'll forgive me."

Agamemnon is using classic abuse tactics - isolating Lana from allies (her parents, Nurse Julie) here.

But... youtuber callmehhaley still had one question: why Lana?

That, my dear readers, will be answered in my next post...

TopfSecret's Lana Lore Tag

[vqrkll]

Oomfs

[clegfly]

Holy shit I can’t believe they added lesbians to DTI

[dayz72]

Me and my bestie nicknamed nurse Julie nurse baddie because gosh dangggggg

[qwerrrhi]

is my oc canon now guys

julia psychologist being POSSESSED

[ericscroptop]

Video Games

✧ pairing: bf! juyeon x gf! reader

✦ genre: fluff (THIS IS SO SILLY IM SORRY)

✧ warnings: cursing, death (in the video game) teasing, pet names, kissing, insinuation of a praise kink, suggestive, brief mention of reader and juyeon’s memories of sexy time, might be a tiny bit cringe LOL

✦ word count: 2.1k words

✧ synopsis: headcannon of you and juyeon playing dti together because he would soooo play with you

✦ note: this is specifically about the dti halloween update lana quest so if you don’t play dti i am so sorry but i wanted to write this so bad bc in my mind, juyeon plays dti with me <3

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“Mama, a nurse Julie behind you.” you joked to your boyfriend, eyes focused on your own monitor while you located the remaining maps. You two were lying on your stomach over his bed while playing on your own laptops.

Though, a couple seconds after saying that, as if on cue, the sound of the nurse shrieking comes from Juyeon’s laptop. Meaning she was indeed behind him, and killed him.

“Damn it! I can’t even get upstairs without her coming for me.” Juyeon groans. You couldn’t resist laughing at him dying, making his lips form into a pout from your teasing.

“I told you I’d do all the work. Just stay put now for your own sake.” you voiced, shaky as you stifled more laughter that threatened to break.

He pouted at your teasing and words, sighing hard. Luckily, you yourself have already completed all three chapters of the Lana Lore quest. But you wanted to share and introduce the challenge to Juyeon. It’s amusing seeing him navigate the game and teaching him how to play.

Especially when he cursed and became deeply frustrated. It was very reminiscent of how insanely pissed you got during your numerous attempts— specifically during chapter two.

Though, you’d consider yourself a pro now. So being on that side of the spectrum had you kekeing in watching him be such an amateur.

“It’s not funny.” contrary to his statement, his voice trembles with choked back laughter of his own. Ah, but it seems like it is, huh?

A hand of yours maneuvers to his back, running it up and down empathetically.

“Stop pouting you big baby. We’re almost done anyways.”

Juyeon sighs, listening to your words and staying put. Usually his demeanor was surprisingly calm while playing games, but for some reason, this was testing his patience more than it should.

His head leans towards your space, now bearing the weight of his head on your shoulder. He momentarily abandons his laptop to watch you move towards the location of the last map piece.

“I thought this was supposed to be a fashion game. All this for some clothes?” he huffs out.

“And to get Lana back! Lore for a fashion game is insane but you have to admit, it’s lowkey fun.” you casually picked up the last map, grinning now that you can access the Medical Wing. Juyeon moves his head, returning his attention back to his own screen.

“Okay, so this is the part where we have to run away from the nurse. This literally took me forever to complete at first but you can hold down the shift key to sprint. Just follow the red smoke and don’t bump into stuff.” you advise your boyfriend, a bit anxious inside that he might not complete it during his first attempt.

“I’m toast.” he shakes his head with defeat, baffled that there’s still more left in this chapter. He honestly wanted to return to the regular server and play dress up as a duo. Intense games were fun, but this was getting ridiculous.

“Dude, you got this! This is arguably the hardest part but I believe in you.” a hand goes to his shoulder, giving him a shake of encouragement to lock the fuck in. His head is faced down within his hands, pretending to be dramatic and avoid your gaze out of protest.

“Juyo… I’ll kiss you if you beat it.” you sing-song, and of course, that gets him to perk up. Your words get those cutesy lip corners of his curving more prominently, accompanied with a blushing of his cheeks at the bribe. He could never decline any invitation of affection from you. Man was a lover boy.

“You better.” he turns to you, giving you a look that suggests you better keep your word— or else.

“Promise. Now, you ready?”

“Let’s do it, baby.” his response has you all giddy inside. Simply playing a game with Juyeon was so wholesome and cute. It’s adorable seeing him play or participate in things you were interested in, even if it’s a “girly” fashion game with unexpected lore.

“Let’s fucking go!” you hyped both of you guys up as you opened the door.

It’s comical the way you both straightened your shoulders as the game music got intense, assuming position to fully concentrate. When it’s time to start moving, each of you stay focused, not bothering to even glance at the other person or their screen.

However, there wasn’t complete silence during this period.

The air was thick and taut, filled with suspense. You were both equally invested, even if this was your nth time doing this.

While running and sprinting, you threw out dramatic yelps when you’d accidentally run into an object. You recovered just in time, but the pressure was high no matter how many times you completed this, especially with a newbie player by your side.

Juyeon practically held his breath in while he navigated the path, your outbursts and minor cursing not bothering him one bit. You had a tendency to be a bit loud during games; He had grown used to it.

You and Juyeon happened to be the only ones playing in this server. You allowed your vision to dart just for a second towards the side every now and then to make sure he was still alive.

The screams of the nurse were repetitive and occasionally close, but you reached the finish line of the door first, snapping your fingers enthusiastically since you passed.

Juyeon was still in the middle of being chased, so you switched your focus to his screen. You didn’t dare make another peep, practically on edge to see if he succeeds.

But when the door is in sight, you absolutely have to say something out of excitement.

“You’re almost there!” you pepped up, mouth gaping in wonderment once he ended up finishing alongside you.

He lets out a sigh of relief, eyes crinkling at his achievement.

“Holy shit, you did it! I’m so proud of you!” you sit yourself up and put both your hands up in front. Juyeon follows suit, giving you a double hi-five and then clasping your fingers within his, shaking them eagerly with his tongue out in between his teeth.

“It literally took me a couple tries to run from her. That’s so unfair.” you sulked and tried to pull your hands away to continue on, but Juyeon kept a tight hold, refusing to do so.

“You’re what of me? Hm?” he decides to tease you, not letting what you said before that go unnoticed, attempting to get you to commend him again aloud for completing a silly game task. It was so precious seeing and hearing you so thrilled out over his victory.

“Praise kink alert!” you blurted out, laughing and casually teasing him back.

Your hands are still within Juyeon’s grasp, and he gives them a gentle squeeze, feigning offense and lets out a scoff.

“Oh, baby, let’s not even get into that discussion. We all know you’re the expert on that.” with that, he’s got a grin on his face like a cheshire cat. You walked yourself right into that one.

His counter has your mind immediately replaying the breathy, salacious things he’d say during the deed and other similar activities. You’ve been together for quite some time now that he knows what you like. The way your body responded to sweet praises and compliments was engraved into his mind.

You can’t deny that you loved being complimented and flattered by your one true love.

“Whatever.” you whined mixed with laughter, not even going to bother defending yourself because it would be a quick loss.

Juyeon smirks, always getting a kick out of flustering you.

“So where’s my reward?” Juyeon says, changing the subject once he remembers your promise.

“We still have one more chapter to complete. You don’t get Lana and the stuff until we finish all three.”

Hearing something completely different than what he was referring to has him giving you a look of impatience, allowing a chuckle to slip through. It’s even more comical because he could tell you genuinely forgot.

“I don’t mean that! I mean…” he pauses for a moment, dropping those hands of yours to move his dominant hand up towards your face.

His orbs appear playful, eyeing your features with curiosity and attachment to you.

“Where’s the kiss that you promised me?” his eyes don’t break away from your face, gleaming gaze drawing you in, unable to look away.

More so when he starts to thumb faintly at your cheek.

By each second that passes, your demeanor is becoming softer in a way where you’re growing meek and bashful. He patiently waits for a proper answer, eyes concentrated all over your face, connection towards you practically magnetic.

His charms make it ridiculously difficult to ignore and refuse his efforts of giving him what he wants. Truthfully, you could never deny a kiss from Juyo. You’d be a fool to do so.

As weak as he makes you, your tongue comes out strong to respond to him.

“Come and claim your prize then.” you bite your bottom lip, not helping the smile that presents itself from allowing yourself to say that flirtatious line, face heating up like blazes.

Juyeon immediately matches your smile in hearing that, still thumbing your cheek as he leans forward to attach his lips to yours.

They encounter one another with tenderness and bliss. Each of your smiles are felt pressed together, slowly fading to kiss properly.

A beautiful blend of appreciation and attraction is behind the kiss. It’s languid and gentle, time taken to truly spread the larger than life feelings of romantic, emotional connection.

This moment feels safe. You always felt warm and comfortable within his presence.

One of his hands holds dearly onto your chin, thumb still lazily stroking that full cheek of yours. Your own hands roam over your thighs as you begin to feel dreamy in love, trying to remind yourself that this scene is oh so real.

It was all innocent and sweet. He’d allow his lips to stay put against yours, smiling like a goofball when your lips remained stilled together. Then, he’d pull back just a small amount, you two exchanging looks of utter content before leaping in for perky pecks. Kissing Juyeon is always fun and left you eager for more.

Though unfortunately, it’s impossible to remain glued to his lips forever. Albeit, you’d argue kissing him is like oxygen for you, needed to carry on with life.

He nips at your lower lip teasingly before deciding to separate. Pure, visible radiance is reciprocated through one another’s features, paired with tinted pink cheeks.

You tuck a strand of your hair behind your ear, trying to calm down your heart and brain that’s malfunctioning and whirling due to the kiss.

While he smirks at you, you notice your screens have gone black, enough time passing of inactivity for the devices to do so. That reminds you of the joined mission that is yet to be completed for Juyeon, momentarily distracted by the mini celebration you just shared.

You reach down over to drag your fingers to the touchpad of your laptop, screen waking up, displaying the catacombs of the third chapter.

“Okay, let’s get back to work.” you grinned through your words, attempting to dial down the playfulness between you two to get back on track.

His eyes follow yours towards your screen, then back to you returning to your position from earlier.

“There’s more?” he’s wide-eyed while you give him a look that screams: “Are you kidding me?!!?”

“Yes! I literally told you earlier. We finish off with a maze and short battle.”

Juyeon begins to copy your current pose, laying on his stomach next to you. The only difference is that he folds and crosses his arms in front of him, creating a makeshift pillow to rest his head over.

A grumbling noise comes out of him, similar to a cat purring. He’s ready to move onto something else, wanting to just lay with you and focus on nothing other than you. He loved playing different kinds of games with you, but frankly, that kiss turned his attention to now wanting more of you in a relaxed manner.

You sigh heavily, really wanting him to finish this challenge for your entertainment. A hand travels to his head, raking through his soft strands. His head stays put, enjoying your peaceful physical touch.

Guess you oughta bribe him once more.

“Come on, baby. More kisses and cuddles are waiting for you when we finish.” your fingers playing with his hair don’t stop as you use the cutesy voice (reserved only for him) that you’d pull out when necessary.

And without fail, it succeeds. His head lifts up, immediately fighting a smile after hearing some of his favorite words. Nonetheless, it ultimately turns up.

“Promise?” he can’t help but use his own gentle, cutesy voice in return, eyes kittenish.

You could practically melt.

“I promise, Juyo.”

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[sweetreveriee]

REVERIE'S DREAMLAND

FANDOMS: maxton hall ,, the inheritance games ,, the naturals ,, once upon a broken heart ,, caraval ,, the folk of the air ,, fourth wing ,, twisted series ,, kingdom of the wicked ,, the hunger games ,, divergent ,, powerless, this woven kingdom ,, shatter me ,, lockwood and co ,, julie and the phantoms ,, disney intertwined ,, greenhouse academy ,, a good girls guide to murder ,, the reappearance of rachel price ,, five survive ,, sorcery of thorns ,, and enchantment of ravens ,, divine rivals ,, plated prisoner (book two) ,, my lady jane ,, miraculous ladybug + some others im prob forgetting

MUSIC: gracie abrams ,, sabrina carpenter ,, chappell roan ,, isabel la rosa ,, modern talking ,, maude latour ,, no mercy ,, renee rapp ,, tv girl ,, la bouche ,, five seconds of summer

OTHER: i play dti on roblox (dm for user) ,, my discord is open to moots only (dm for user) ,, i love binging shows and books ,, shopping is one of my fav things ever but im also scared of spending money ,, i use subliminals ,, im the worlds biggest procrastinator

LINKS: pinterest ,, spotify ,, ao3 ,, wattpad ,, whisper pinterest ,, airbuds ,, writing blog ,, discord harassment rp blog (dont ask) ,, gracie obsession blog ,, online diary ,, 200 follower event (closed) ,, subliminal playlists

DNI: racist ,, pedo ,, porn blog ,, homophobes ,, transphobes ,, anti religion ,, conservatives/trump supporters/right wing ,, basic dni

[elusiiev]

DRESS TO IMPRESS!!

i pretty much NEVER do a full page covered like this in my sketchbook since the pages are big, but ive been playing dti a lot lately and really loved the art and the characters from lana's quest, so i decided to draw them in my style!!!!

the poses are pretty standard since i based the drawing off their sprites (except nurse julie, i based hers off a picture of her and lana) but its still a lot of people so im quite proud!!

ive played this quest way too many times after beating it and i still cant get over we live in a world where well known internet cover artist is providing voice lines for a ROBLOX GAME. dawg when i saw annapantsu in the credits i almost shit my pantsu /j

[cupideya1314]

Lina the other Nail Lady

Let me tell you a story of Betrayal ~

AAAAAAA I finally finished drawing Lina huhuhu So tell me ya'll how's the Halloween Update? I think the update is Fireee 🔥🔥🔥 but like I super hate the bugss but everything else I had a lot of fun with Ramble Belowww

I love the new clothes, and the poses I took so many pictures huhuh it's so impossible for me to draw them all now hahahah The Lana Quest, I played with my friends and that was really fun though ngl chapter 2 was horrendoussssssss I hate Nurse Julie so muchhhhhh And that Lina Boss Fight song? AMAZING FREAKING ANNAPANTSU WAS SINGING IT MAN THAT SONG IS LIKE A HYMN I CANTTTT

So yeah, now I'm hype for winter update lols I really love to make more art for DTI cuz it's just full of creativity and diverse stuff to draw sadly there's a lot of stuff I wanna draw and irl stuff in the way and motivation so

[squeliy]

Annie's Intro

hey!

snoopy, lover girl, miffy, sea creatures, stars moon and sun, overwatch obsessed, swiftie, dti player, theatre kid in the making, art kid, christian, K-pop lover, k drama enthusiast, smiski, lulu the piggy, reader, holly jackson's biggest fan, taylor swift, newjeans, beabadoobee, beach bunny, tyler, the creator, lyn lapid, gracie abrams, Maisie peters, joe hisashi, laufey, clairo, olivia rodrigo, red velvet, enhyphen

gilmore girls, jane the virgin, brooklyn nine nine, anne with an e, snowdrop, soundtrack 1, soy luna, bia, gossip girl, the inheritance games, the naturals, pjo and hoo, aggtm, rogue one, howls moving castle, spirited away, princess mononoke, the hunger games, julie and the phantoms, young sheldon

Happy holidays!!

[stxph-artist]

can’t sleep so I’m listing down which of my listener ocs would play dti

Doe (Slash)

Jay (Intern)

Jamie-Lynn (Sparks)

Julie (Gem)

Rose (Honey)

Teagan (Bug)

River (Darling)

Layne (Bunny)

Angie (Detective)

Jo (Boo)

Eli (Angel)

Aspen (Casper)

Naomi (Star)

Ace

Delilah (Hot Stuff)

Autumn (Starlight)

Elodie

[topfsecret]

Dress to Impress Lana Lore: Why her?

Post Date: 1 November 2024

special thanks to youtuber callmehhaley for her video "SECRETS In The LANA LORE QUEST & Breakdown! *STORY EXPLAINED?* | Dress To Impress Halloween Update"

also thank you to youtuber izzzyzzz for her video "The Dress To Impress Horror ARG Explained"

For my thoughts on Nurse Julie from the Halloween Update, feel free to visit TopfSecret's Lana Lore Tag!

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Why Did Agamemnon Choose Lana?

At first, it's easy to say that Agamemnon symbolizes the predatory people in the fashion industry. The early Lana lore cements this interpretation. Agamemnon's minions exploited Lana's sickness, roping her into a job so she can pay her medical bills, before trapping her in the whole Awakening business.

But the Halloween Update reveal that Agamemnon may have caused Lana's illness in the first place is... wild. It doesn't undo the above interpretation, especially with the shadowy cult stuff. But why Lana? Why not take someone who's already got a terminal illness? There's plenty of desperate people to take advantage of in this age of capitalism.

The song "Temptation" may have the answers. It's reaching a little bit, but please bear with me!

Let me tell you a story of betrayal Between two people unalike There was a goddess, who was immortal against a jealousy of a warrior and when the time came for a judgement There were more wrongs than a right There was no solace, no immunity banished from who he used to be

So, there's precedent in greek mythology of mortals being punished for wanting to surpass/being better than the gods, for example Arachne - being turned into a spider for defeating Athena in a weaving contest. There's also precedent of mortals being punished for cheating death (wanting immortality), as in the case of Sisyphus - doomed to push a boulder up a hill for eternity because he trapped Thanatos (personification of death) and prevented him from taking Sisyphus' soul.

So it's not a stretch to say that Agamemnon isn't a new figure. I can't say if he's literally mythological Agamemnon, but he could be? From wikipedia: "Agamemnon has slain an animal sacred to Artemis, and subsequently boasts that he is her equal in hunting."

ummm... yeah. That's punishment material, babey. A warrior (well, hunter) of sorts being jealous of Artemis' immortality... makes sense, but not quite.

Regardless, in my opinion, DTI Agamemnon is old enough to have been jealous of a goddess' immortality, trying to get it, and then being punished for it. I'm guessing his punishment is being denied a physical form, doomed to be a ghost forever (since he wants immortality so much). My rationale: he's seen as hallucinations and dark shadows in the Halloween Update, which is probably the earliest chronologically (since it talks about Lana's leaving her house and her hospital days).

He only got a physical form after sacrificing multiple souls (seen in the earlier updates), such as the Fortress Security Footage #1. It's not his "ultimate" form, though, which is why he keeps trying to get more sacrifices.

For the temptation in his heart His life was doomed right from the start He wanted more than what he got But it was locked away

Well, duh. Immortality is locked away from mortals for a reason. If his life is "doomed from the start", it could be that DTI Agamemnon is based on (or is actually) mythological Agamemnon, where his entire family has been doomed due to the actions of his ancestor, Tantalus.

Obsessed with immortality He wanted to live eternally Wanted to make himself a God and now he's locked away

This explains itself. He may have been locked away by the goddess that he was jealous of back in the first verse.

So he planned to sneak into the palace and consume what wasn't his he thought you made it, with all his malice but he was caught in carelessness

"Sneak into the palace" could have not been literal, because I have no idea what the literal equivalent is. However, a palace and a fortress can be equated in some way - which may mean that he's creating The Fortress to consume what wasn't his (souls of the innocent).

How about "He thought you made it, with all his malice, but he was caught in carelessness."?

Well.

This is where my speculation goes to an unhinged place.

Ready? Of course you are.

So: I think Lana may have been related to whoever goddess punished Agamemnon in the first place. Whether she's the goddess' descendant, or a reincarnation, or simply an unlucky mortal chosen for a quest, Lana Dress to Impress may have divine purpose.

That's why Agamemnon chose Lana as his main collaborator/pawn instead of other terminally ill young women (or others whom he thinks is easily exploited). He wanted to get revenge on the goddess that punished him in the first place, so he took it out on Lana.

I think "he thought you made it, with all his malice" means that Agamemnon has the impression that Lana made it (the Fortress) for him.

"But he was caught in carelessness" because he assumed wrong. In truth, Lana made the whole thing to stop him - at least at first, before he started influencing her. In the previous updates, we see that Lana made the whole Saudade/Coterie thing to stop the Awakening. It could've been a prophecy, or something driven inside her because of her divine heritage. Her obsession with ancient Greek mythology could be explained by her unknowingly reaching for her birthright/quest hints/etc.. (Although, that goddess would not be Artemis, I think.)

I think Lana made all that stuff to stop him and the Awakening as soon as she left the hospital. She thought she was free! She wants to, has to, fight back against him!

But of course, Agamemnon is still stalking her, waiting until the right time to influence her again, to make her work for him instead.

now the time came for a judgement and he pleaded for his life he would be banished, and stay immortal if only he sacrificed a few souls

The problem is, I still don't really know how these lines fit. "Stay immortal if only he sacrificed a few souls" wouldn't make sense if the gods didn't want him to be immortal as more than an incorporeal shadow/hallucination.

Maybe he knew, somehow, that he had to sacrifice a few souls to become immortal (not only tangible, but also having an Ultimate Form through the Awakening)? Did he know that innately? Or did someone else, a greater force, tell him? I really don't know. We probably need more information.

If you're a bigger Greek mythology nerd than we are (which is probably the case - do let us know if I missed some important part of the Agamemnon mythological lore.)

Thank you all so much for reading!

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To see more Dress to Impress ARG thoughts:

TopfSecret's Lana Lore Tag

[dunkennethsalon]

BLOG WEEK 13-14 INSIGHTS

BD FASHION HUB

BD Fashion Hub, owned by Ms. Gale, has built a solid reputation since its establishment in 2015. Offering both wholesale and retail services, the business stands out by providing a wide range of high-quality fashion items, from elegant gowns to trendy dresses and footwear. With 15 branches, BD Fashion Hub is known for its ability to cater to various occasions and styles, making it a go-to destination for affordable yet stylish fashion. The brand’s emphasis on blending style with affordability has contributed to its growing popularity in the fashion industry.

ALL TIME COFFEE

All-Time Coffee, owned by Verlin Villanueva and SEC-registered since January 14, 2023, offers a wide selection of premium coffee brews catering to various tastes, from rich and aromatic options for coffee enthusiasts to creamy blends for those craving sweetness. Competing with "But First, Coffee," All-Time Coffee focuses on providing an energizing and inspiring coffee experience for its customers.

TASTY NIBS

Tasty Nibs, owned by Ms. Helda Lucagbo Rodriguez and established in 2020, is a DTI-registered business located at Rizal Street, Barangay 8. Specializing in homemade treats and comfort food, it offers a variety of freshly prepared dishes, including sweets, siomai, dim sum, and other savory delights. Competing with Master Siomai, Tasty Nibs has gained a reputation for its heartwarming flavors and high-quality homemade meals.

MUKBANG TA JA

Mukbang Ta Ja, owned by Jonathan Carreon and established in April 2022, is a DTI-registered restaurant in Cagayan de Oro inspired by mukbang culture. Located at R.U. Mantaring Building, J.R. Borja Street, the restaurant offers a variety of mouthwatering local and international dishes, specializing in hearty meat-based meals, making it an ideal destination for satisfying cravings and indulging in flavorful food.

LURSHOPPE FASHION BOTIQUE

Lurshoppe Fashion Boutique, owned by Lurpee Dadang Golle and established on July 18, 2023, is a DTI-registered fashion store in Cagayan de Oro. Located at Limketkai Center, the boutique offers a curated selection of unique, trendy, and high-quality clothing, accessories, and more. With a focus on celebrating individuality, Lurshoppe caters to diverse tastes and occasions. It also has additional branches at Shopwise, Velancia, and Iligan. Competing with Bazzars, Lurshoppe has become a go-to destination for fashion enthusiasts seeking sophistication and style.

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WEEK 11-12 OF BUSINESS INTERVIEWS

Last November 22 Jessa, Francen, Angel, and I conducted the sixth part of our interviews with five business owners, each with a different type of business. Before starting the interviews, we asked for their permission to take video or audio recordings for documentation purposes. We prepared a set of questions for them to answer, focusing on their businesses. ----------------------------------------------------

1. BER2BYTES

Ber2Bytes is owned by Mr. Daniel Vincent Bertubin and is located at Metz Arcade, Barangay 24, Capt. Vicente Roa St., Cagayan de Oro City. The business was established in July 2023. Ber2Bytes specializes in selling surplus or pre-owned laptops and accessories. Currently, the business operates 12 branches, with the Cagayan de Oro branch offering the most affordable laptops compared to other locations, according to Ms. Rube Bongulan, a staff member we interviewed. The laptops sold in the store are imported from Japan. The branch employs two staff members and is open from 10 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Sunday. However, on Sundays, their operating hours are shortened to 2 PM to 6 PM. Regarding documentation, the business has acquired all the necessary permits and certifications to operate, including a business permit, barangay clearance, DTI registration, Certificate of Registration (COR), sanitary permit, and official invoice receipts. One of the challenges they face is in repairing devices, as they are not always able to resolve technical issues. ----------------------------------------------------

2. ROSE APPAREL

Rose Apparel is owned by Ma'am Rose Loyola and operates a single branch located at Metz Arcade, Barangay 24, Capt. Vicente Roa St., Cagayan de Oro City. The business was established in 2022. The store has one staff member, Marga, whom we interviewed. Their clothing supplies are sourced from Manila and shipped in bundles. Rose Apparel primarily sells women's clothing, although they also offer a limited selection of men's apparel. The store is open from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Sunday. One challenge the business occasionally faces is the lack of customers, which can result in lower sales. Regarding documentation, the store has acquired the necessary permits to operate, including a business permit and DTI registration. ---------------------------------------------------

3. OSMEÑA HYDRAULIC HOSE AND BEARING CENTER INCORPORATED

The business is a corporation owned by Mr. Leonard. It was originally established in the 1980s, but the current name of the store was adopted on September 25, 2017. The store is located on Osmeña Street, Cagayan de Oro City. The business specializes in selling bearing materials, hydraulic hoses, hose fittings, filters, and related products. Their supplies are sourced from Manila. The store employs a total of 11 staff members, including Mr. Roy, whom we interviewed. He serves as the accountant for the business. As a corporation, the business is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Regarding documentation, they have acquired all necessary permits, including a Certificate of Registration (COR), Certificate of Occupancy, and Fire and Safety Inspection Certificate. ----------------------------------------------------

4. MOTO TRUCK

MOTO TRUCK is owned by Mr. Patrick Chua and is located at 278 Osmeña Street, Cagayan de Oro City. The business specializes in selling spare parts and has been operating for approximately 30 years. The company has a total of three branches: the main branch on Osmeña Street and additional branches in Cugman and Valencia. Their supplies are sourced from China. The business employs a total of 30 staff members across its branches. According to Ma'am Yasmin Kris Hachero, one of the staff members we interviewed, the store is not currently facing any problems. She also mentioned that all staff are required to undergo training and seminars before starting work. The business has obtained all the necessary documents for its operations, including a business permit, DTI registration, and official invoice receipts.

5. WANNABEES FAMILY KTV

Wannabees Family KTV is owned by Ms. Wilma Go and was established in November 2023. The KTV is located on Max Y. Suniel Street, Cagayan de Oro City, and employs a total of three staff members. The business is centered around karaoke, providing a space where people can enjoy singing and having fun with friends. They offer a "Happy Hour" promotion from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, during which customers can enjoy discounts on their purchases. Wannabees Family KTV has acquired the necessary documents for its operations, including DTI registration, a business permit, and barangay clearance. The location for the business was carefully planned to ensure its success. The idea for the business stemmed from the owner's love of singing. ---------------------------------------------------

LINK TO THE INSIGHTS OF WEEK 11-12

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Week 11-12 of Interviewing Different Businesses

Me and my groupmates, Angel Jean Obsioma, Ian Gariel B. Ramas, and Francen P. Sellote, roam around the city to look for businesses that we can go to and ask the business owner or staff if we can ask a few questions regarding their business, so that we can gain knowledge and in-depth understanding about how business works, and we also asked permission if it is okay to take a picture.

Here is the list of the businesses we interviewed and the key information we gathered for week 11. 1. Ber2Bytes

Ber2Bytes is owned by Mr. Daniel Vincent Bertubin, established the Cagayan de Oro branch located at Metz Arcade, Barangay 24 Capt. Vicente Roa St., of their business in July of last year. They specialize in selling surplus or pre-owned laptops and accessories, offering some of the most affordable prices in the Cagayan de Oro branch. In addition to sales, they provide repair services, and their supplies are from Japan Surplus. The business has expanded to 12 branches, including locations in Iligan, Dipolog, Bukidnon, and the main branch in Dumaguete. They operate from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sundays. To ensure compliance, they hold a business permit, barangay clearance, DTI certification, certificate of registration, sanitary permit, and issue official invoice receipts.

2. Rose Apparel

Rose Apparel, owned by Ms. Rose Luyula, was established in 2022 and is located in Brgy. 24, Capt. Vicente Roa Street, Cagayan de Oro. The store offers a variety of clothing, including tops, dresses, and shorts, catering primarily to ladies. This is their only branch, and they operate with a single staff member. Their business hours are from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Sunday. The clothing items are sourced from suppliers in Manila. With a business permit and DTI registration, Rose Apparel upholds compliance.

3. Osmeña Hydraulic Hose & Bearing Center Incorporated

Osmeña Hydraulic Hose & Bearing Center Incorporated is a one-man corporation owned by Mr. Leonard and is located on Osmeña Street, Cagayan de Oro. Originally established in the 1980s, the business underwent a rebranding on September 25, 2017, adopting its current name. The company specializes as a dealer of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses and fittings, bearings, filters, hydraulic packing, and more. Additionally, they provide hydraulic packing repair services, showcasing their versatility in the industry. Sourcing their supplies from Manila, they operate with a team of 11 staff members and are open from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. With a single branch, they maintain a solid reputation, supported by their compliance with legal requirements, including a certificate of registration, certificate of occupancy, fire and safety inspection, and SEC registration.

4. Moto Truck

Moto Truck, owned by Mr. Patrick Chua, has been serving the community for approximately 30 years. The business operates three branches, located in Cugman, Valencia, and the main branch at 278 Osmeña Street, Cagayan de Oro. Specializing in truck spare parts and accessories, Moto Truck caters to a wide range of customer needs with supplies obtained directly from China. They have a total of 30 staff members, the business is open from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. To ensure compliance and reliability, Moto Truck holds a business permit, is DTI-registered, and provides official invoices. 5. Wannabees Family KTV

Wannabees Family KTV, owned by Ms. Vilma Go, started in 2023 and is located on Max Y. Suniel Street in Cagayan de Oro. The business is a place for families and friends to enjoy singing together. It is open every day from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM and has three staff members. Ms. Go decided to open this business because of her love for singing. The business proudly holds a DTI registration, ensuring its credibility and compliance.

Here is the link for you to access my insights.

- J

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BER2BYTES

Ber2Bytes, located at Metz Arcade, Barangay 24 Capt. Vincente Roa St, Cagayan de Oro, is a business that specializes in selling laptops and providing related services. Established in July 2023 and owned by Daniel Vincent Vertubil, Ber2Bytes is a DTI-registered business. In addition to its Cagayan de Oro branch, the company also has locations in Pagadian, Iligan, Kidapawan, and Antipolo.

KIPLING

Kipling is a stylish and functional bag brand offering handbags, backpacks, totes, and luggage. Located at Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro, the brand’s adventurous spirit is inspired by British author Rudyard Kipling, creator of "The Jungle Book." Established on August 31, 2014, and a DTI-registered business, Kipling CDO has two branches—one at Centrio Ayala and another at SM Downtown. Its competitors include Head Green and The Travel Club. The owner’s full name wasn’t disclosed, but it's known to be Sir Gou.

THE TRAVEL CLUB

The Travel Club is a well-established retail and travel service provider in the Philippines, known for offering a wide range of travel-related products and services. Located at Centrio Mall, Capt. Vincente Roa Street, Cagayan de Oro City, The Travel Club was established in November 2012 and is owned by Jimmy Thai. It is a DTI-registered business with two branches in Cagayan de Oro: one at Centrio Ayala and the main branch at SM Uptown. The Travel Club competes with department stores that also offer travel essentials.

Pitsbike Central Hub

Pitsbike Central Hub is a wholesale business specializing in motorcycle parts, located at Autonio Luna Extension, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. A DTI-registered business, it also has branches in Cebu, Davao, and other parts of Cagayan de Oro.

Orocone Enterprises

Orocone Enterprises, owned by Glory Cones Corporation, is an ice cream cone business located on Gen A. Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. Established in July 2023 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it also has a branch in Iligan.