(Published in HighEND Teen April 2012) Inspired by her journalist mother Anggi Nurqonita always writes what she sees, listens and fells every time. She was just six year old when she was selected as the winner, as well as favorite winner in the national writing competition to commemorate Indonesian "Mother's Day"
In second grade, her family moved to Thailand following her father's job. There, her writtings improved greatly because Anggi saw and experienced in person the real life in Thailand which introduced her to strict discipline.
She is the kind of person who is always curious and interested in everything so she's accustomed to write down her experience and send them to magazine and newspapers. "I'm so glad and proud when I see my writing appeared in one of magazine or newspaper article" says Anggi.
Her many Fascinations
Writing isn't her only fascinations. Since she was a child, her mother always directed her to learn various dances and musical instruments, enrolling her in competitions and events to boost her confidence. In Thailand she joined and won several international competitions. She performed solo on "ON Environmental Day" as a ballerina and represent Indonesian Youth traditional dancer in " Asian Institute of Technology Community School".
Returning to Indonesia, this first of three children joins environmental organization, like TCPI (The Climate Project Indonesia) and Simponi (Sindikat Musik Penghuni Bumi). Last year, her writing scored her a place in Indonesian Delegation to participate in the Asia-Pacific Environmental Youth Forum "Bundang Civil Solidarity for Environment" in Gyeonggi, Korea.
There Anggi, with her team brought up some environmental issues that have been often spoken about nowadays. She has a deep concern with the condition of Indonesia nowadays. "We can see now, everywhere there is environmental damage, so as part of youth, what we do for the future,"explains Anggi."It can be something simple that you can do, but fully advantageous for nature and environment."
