My picture while working for TVRI SPORT on the occasion of PON XXI 2024. Taken by cameraman at Sumut Sport Centre, Deliserdang, North Sumatera. Since teen-age, I love writing anything, be it poetry or non-fiction. Flashback to the moment I wrote a short story and sent it to the local newspaper agency. I wanted my story to be published in their newspaper. At that time, when I was in secondary high school, I might be 11 or 12 years old. There was no online newspaper or magazine. I did not have a mobile phone either. It was a long time ago when what I had were books and pens. I happily sent my story with a DIY envelope I made from used HVS paper. FYI, Do It Yourself (DIY) is my incredible hobby I own up to day. My dad brought me to the newspaper office, and I handed it to the security man. That was unforgettable! That little girl sent the short story and hoped they would contact her soon, with that glitter in her eyes. She wished anybody would read her story published in the newspaper. Sa...