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#1:Tech chronicles

Have you ever attended a tech event and felt wasted? The food and the freebies aside.

 Well, I have. Multiple times.

I remember in first year, when I was still not sure what I wanted to do In tech, I attended an event in Nairobi. I was learning android at the time and so the event seemed like a good idea. It would also be a road trip; from Nyeri all the way  to the big city of lights as my friend would say. We were paying for the event mind you, so it was totally a big deal. I didn’t feel the pinch, hoodies were part of the freebies. I mean, which tech event do you attend and get hoodies?

I thought the hardest part was to convince my dad to pay for me. Turns out it wasn’t. He willingly sent me the money . I was very excited. It was an opportunity to learn more about android. An opportunity  to start my successful  career in tech, I thought.

We arrived at ihub. The rooms were well appointed and very comfortable. I remember the floors were carpeted , that was fascinating. 

Fast forward to when we started the sessions. We arrived a bit late but luckily the breakout sessions had not begun.

 Break time! The food was amazing, of course. One of the things I love in tech is the food in the events never disappoint.

The breakout sessions began. I tell you(nakuambia), I didn’t know which one to attend.  I followed my  friend who was a guru in android in the session he chose. At least I would not seem so lost. Guys were looking so serious and everyone looked like they knew what they were doing. Worst part about it is I had a desktop. Let me make it clearer, not the normal desktops found in the labs. My laptop had a spoilt battery, still does, not the point though. I was a baby in tech, I didn’t know how important it was to secure a spot with a socket. One of the few lessons I learnt from that event.

 That was one of the several sessions I didn’t do anything. I don’t entirely blame my laptop .Honestly, I wouldn’t have caught up.

Luckily there were sessions that were more of talk that technical. Like one I attended, the topic was opportunities in software engineering. I really  enjoyed the session. To make it even better,I got a photo of me laughing. The best photo I have,taken in an event so far.

I don’t know if this relates with any of your experiences but I know there is a part you agree with.

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-Wairimu Njoroge