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# [I needed a new challenge so I joined a hackathon...](https://miasibala.hashnode.dev/i-needed-a-new-challenge-so-i-joined-a-hackathon?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

& it was challenging indeed. My mind hasn't been able to completely transition to rest mode because it is still surreal that I birthed an idea and with the help of amazing teammates make it into reality. I am ever so grateful. Earlier this year, I w...

Jan 31, 2022 · 4 min read · miasibala.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Mia Sibala](https://hashnode.com/@sibalamia)

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Software Engineer in training. I'm a foodie that tries to emulate restaurant dishes during my free time.

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[Shashi Lo](https://hashnode.com/@shashilo)

[Jan 31, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-needed-a-new-challenge-so-i-joined-a-hackathon/61f771d666fcfc728be1b5ea/comment/61f7744f00273a7c1776cbcd)

I'm happy that all of you learned a lot from this experience. Sometimes you have to go through the grind to truly understand what it takes to do a job. Take this experience and keep getting better each day!