Week 31 - June 16th

Surprising: My Former Professor and Wonderful Mentor!
Destination: Muncie, IN
Content(s): 5 plates!

While at Ball State University, I took an immersive learning class. For those who don't know, immersive learning courses allow students to earn class credit by actively participating in projects off-campus and inside the community. In this particular project, myself and a team of 6 others were "Innovation Connector Ambassadors." We studied small business owners, and went on to develop an initiative called "L-INC" (Learn, Innovate, Network, Connect). It was GREAT being able to gain hands-on knowledge in the "Real World."

And even better, was working with a professor that made such an influence on my college career. She not only led this immersive learning class, but became a mentor to me.

Recently, she has started her own business "ILUM" (I Love U More). At ILUM, she creates unique, handcrafted pieces that are absolutely GORGEOUS. Then, she sells her pieces on Etsy and at local craft shows. It's truly inspiring to see someone put their creative energy into what they love and turn it into something that impacts the lives of others.

A week ago, I stumbled upon a Facebook post from her via ILUM saying that several pieces she created were damaged in bad weather at one of her storms. The post included photographs of what was destroyed. It then became my mission to go on a treasure hunt, to find similar plates to recreate her pieces!

So, I went to an Antique mall and the search began. This is what I found!