CASUAL CHIT CHAT WITH SHYNA

 Guys…I managed to interview Shyna for you all in the garb of casual chitchat. How wicked of me!! 😈 But it was necessary to give you a glimpse of her personality. 

 Typical of herself, she was reluctant to chat at first but after much cajoling and multiple requests she came onboard and opened up a bit as well.

 Here are the excerpts of that interview for you all -

ME: What is your full name? Do you have a nickname? How old are you?

SHYNA: My name is Shyna Sharma…my family calls me Pinna. I am 21 years old.

ME: How will you describe your physical appearance?

SHYNA: I am slim, fair, and 5 feet 3 inches tall. 

ME: What is your most distinguishing physical feature?  

SHYNA: My long hair. I absolutely love them. 

ME: Where were you born? 

SHYNA: I was born and brought up in Haldwani in the Nainital district in Uttarakhand.  

ME: What do your parents do?

SHYNA: Dadyji runs a chemist shop and Mamma is a homemaker.

ME: Do you have any siblings? 

SHYNA: Yes…I have an elder sister- Priya who is happily married and settled in Haldwani only. 

ME: When and where are you the happiest?

SHYNA: I am the happiest when I am at home with my parents.

ME: What is your most anxious moment?

SHYNA: It happens quite frequently actually...when I have to interact with strangers. I just don't feel comfortable dealing with them. My heartbeat goes up and my pulse starts raising. No matter how hard I try, I just can't control it (Looking dejected).

ME: How close are you to your family?

SHYNA: I am very close to my family. Their happiness matters most to me. They are the most important people in my life.

ME:  Which God do you believe in?

SHYNA: For me, SaiBaba is my God. I have immense faith in him and I strongly believe he listens to my prayers. He is my best companion and I share everything with him. 

ME: What is your biggest fear?

SHYNA: (Replies immediately)Doing something against my Dadyji's wish and losing him.

ME: What are your hobbies?   

SHYNA: I like cooking, gardening, and listening to romantic songs. 

ME: What do you aim for in life?

SHYNA: I just want to keep everybody happy.

ME: What do you do to entertain yourself?

SHYNA: (Shyly)I listen to songs from movies featuring Sridevi. She is my absolute favourite.

ME: What is your idea of a fun time?

SHYNA: (Sheepishly)I like to dance like Sridevi in my room when no one is watching.

ME:  What 3 words best describe your personality?

SHYNA: (Pauses to think) Well…I believe I am Sincere, Honest, and a Caring person. 

ME:  How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings in the company of others?

SHYNA: I am completely honest and pure in my thoughts and feelings but I like to keep it to myself. 

ME: Have you ever been in Love? If yes please describe how it happened?

SHYNA: (Dropping her eyes to the ground shyly) Next question, please.

ME: What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

SHYNA: (Replied in a hushed tone) Meeting him.

ME: When did you have your first kiss and who with?

SHYNA: (Covered her face with embarrassment… didn’t reply even after multiple requests).

ME: What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you so far?

SHYNA: (Smilingly) That’s an easy one! This grilling in the garb of casual chitchat. I would have killed you if you would not have been my best friend.  

ME: Do you believe in soul mates or true lovers? Have you found one?

SHYNA: Absolutely! I believe there is one for everyone out there. It’s a matter of time when you find him/her. I am not going to answer the second part of your question (smiled shyly looking south again).

ME: What is your definition of an ideal soulmate?  

SHYNA: (Looking away with a smile) Who is honest, caring, and loving. He should understand me without me saying a word. 

ME: Do you believe in love at first sight?

SHYNA: Yes I do (Shyly with eyes dropped to her fidgeting hands).

ME: What are your views on sex?

SHYNA: O God! (Covers her face again)...chup karo...this interview is over (Hits me hard on the back and ran out of the room blushing). 

…And that was the end of the interview with her.

I WAKE UP TO DREAM ABOUT YOU- The love story of a shy girl

 

BLURB RELEASE :

At times you need turbulence in life to discover your true strength…

 

 

Shyna - a timid and extremely shy girl from the gateway city of Kumaon- Haldwani, who dreads interacting with strangers, meets Manav - a confident boy from the oldest living city in the world- Banaras. Sparks fly, opposites attract, and love happens.

 

All is well until it's time to bring in the marriage proposal. There is a problem. Shyna has to stand against her own if she wants to be with Manav. Can she do it?

 

Can a shy girl like Shyna gather the resolve needed to go against her own and achieve what she wants when all her life she had kept her near and dear ones on priority and made sure their feelings were never hurt?

 

Come! Be a part of an audacious journey of a shy girl from a timid individual to a confident go-getter.

 

I WAKE UP TO DREAM ABOUT YOU is an adventurous love story full of tenderness, emotional tension, heartbreak, and triumph that will make you fall for the main characters and keeps you glued with the story till the end.

 

22 ways to identify a shy girl in love...

 You don’t see her that very often now but she does exist... 

Yes! There are shy girls out there, waiting to be noticed. They are often overshadowed by more outgoing and confident ones but shy girls do manage to hold on to their existence too.

They are extremely difficult to understand and the difference lies in the way they love too. 

Let me share with you, few ways to identify a shy girl in love-

    1. She would be sitting at a corner in a room full of people and eyeing him with a nervous smile while he would be busy in a friendly banter all around. She would be extremely conscious of catching his eye.

2. She will always blush when she come in eye contact with him even for that nanosecond.

3.  She would show up at his favorite coffee joint he frequently visits, just to have a glimpse of him. She would do so in anticipation that he notices her someday.

4. She would be nervously fidgeting with her hands or making sure her hair is well kept in his presence.  

 

5. She would never initiate a conversation but once he does it, she would be interested in keeping it going and enjoying his company.

6. Her heart will be full of pure, unconditional love ready to be savored by a worthy lover.

7. She might talk very little but she would be trustworthy as all she wants is his love, appreciation, and time. She wants to feel important in his life.

8. She would compliment him out of the blue on something he never have noticed before. It can be the way he wears his watch with a leather strap or even his walk. This shows that how closely she observes him.

9. He can share any secret with her and can be rest assured, she would keep it inside her forever.

10. She cares a lot about his liking and dislikes and has a minute eye for detail when she dresses up for him. Rest assure she would be spending a lot of time in front of the mirror trying out that hairstyle which he complimented her in once. She would be religiously sending her pics to him in that hairstyle for years. That is her way of showing how much she cares about his opinion.

11. She is selfless and will always keep him on priority. This is her way of showing how precious he is in her life.

12. She won’t force him to be by her side 24/7 and would give him his own little ‘me’ time if he asks for it.

13. She spends a lot of time with herself thinking of just about everything. On the outside, she could look weak but from inside she is headstrong to what she believes in.

14. It is next to impossible to get her to express her feeling but the subtle signals she gives, are what he needs to catch. Once she is sure of his feelings for her, he can be in for a surprise.  She would come out of her shell every now and then to amaze him.

15. She would not have a lot of friend circle but it is out of her choice because she wants to concentrate all her love, attention, and time on him.     

16. She would be jittery and nervous interacting with him even after decades of being in love with him.

17. If he wants to see the world in an altogether different light, he just needs to hold her hand and walk beside her in silence.

18. She would be the best listener he would ever get in the whole wide world. She would listen to all his insecurities without being judgmental.

19. She would text him more often than talking in person because she finds it better to chat behind a barrier rather than being nervous and tongue-tied in front of him.

20. She would be remembering every minute detail about the time together even after decades because she cherished that time and wants to hold onto every memory.

21. She would be game for anything new. She would never say no to any new love activity and would always go out of her way to please him.

22. She would always ask about his parents and siblings well being because she wants to make an emotional connection with him.

Hope you can now identify and understand a shy girl in a better way. It will be time-consuming to know her but once done, you will be in for a treat for sure. 

 

 

Feel the divine serenity and peace @ Christ Church, Shimla...

 

• Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut.
• The church, which took 11 long years to complete, stands as a reminder of the British colonization in India. 
• It is built in the Neo-Gothic style in 1857 to serve the largely Anglican British community in what was formerly called Simla.
•  Christ Church which is situated on The Ridge, literally glows when it is lighted up at night while in winters, it dons the look of a magnificent castle.  
•  It stands out as one of the prominent landmarks of Shimla and its silhouette is visible for many kilometres around the vicinity of Shimla city.
• Christ Church was designed by Colonel J. T. Boileau in 1844, and the cornerstone was laid on 9 September 1844 by Bishop Daniel Wilson, Bishop of Calcutta.
  
  
  
• The clock adorning Christ Church was donated by Colonel Dumbleton in 1860. The porch was added in 1873. A British manufactured pipe-organ was installed in 1899 which was extensively renovated in 1932. The pipe-organ is the largest in the Indian subcontinent.
• Christ Church continues to be well maintained and is in relatively good condition. The clock's original mechanical mechanism has more recently been replaced with an electrical equivalent. However, currently whilst all 4 faces of the clock remain in synchronization they rarely reflect the correct time.
• The church contains five fine stained glass windows. One each representing the Christian virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience, and Humility. 
• Among the church's holdings are a great collection of books and ancient scriptures.
• If you’re looking to spend some ME time amid peace and spirituality, Christ Church in Shimla can be the right place.
• This majestic church has appeared in a number of famous Bollywood movies, such as Black and 3 Idiots.
• The Church makes Shimla a popular tourist attraction that people love to visit.

Witness the glorious Sunset at the inevitable Shaily's Peak...

• Located 23 km away from Naldehra near Mahakali Lake, the Shaily's Peak is one of the most beautiful attractions in Shimla. 8 km steep course from Khatnol (the base) to the peak attracts countless adventure seekers every year. Dense forests and rocky trails adorn this peak.
• Perched at an altitude of 9,423 feet, the Shaily's Peak is one of the most beautiful trekking destinations near Shimla. The peak provides a 360 degree magnificent view of Shimla, Mashobra, Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda. It looks exceptionally stunning during the sunrise and the sunset which makes it a perfect destination for trekkers and adventure seekers.
  
  
  
• Tourists can also ride horses or rent a motorcycle to reach Shaily peak which offers an enchanting view of Himalayan Hills.
• There is a temple at the top dedicated to Bhima Kali, a goddess, who is highly revered by locals.
•  Don’t miss your chance to witness the glory of heaven on earth on your next visit to Shimla.

Naldehra - a lesser known hill station of Himachal Pradesh

• Among the myriad hamlets of Himachal Pradesh is Naldehra, a town tucked just 22kms away from the hustle-bustle of the well renowned hill station, Shimla.
• Naldehra is the kingdom of heaven for nature lovers and adventure seekers. It is a perfect place where you can relax and unwind yourself amidst the gorgeous terrain.
• About an hour’s drive from the main city, Naldehra is everything that Simla is not – serene, green and ever so fascinating.
• The most famous attraction at Naldhera is a grand 18-hole golf course perched at an altitude of 2,200 meters. It is one of the oldest and most scenic course in the country.
• Historical facts state that this hill station was discovered by Lord Curzon, a Viceroy of the erstwhile British Raj. Impressed by it's beautiful natural surroundings, he decided to make a golf course in this hill station. 
• Tourists can try their hand at the sport by paying a nominal daily green fee that ranges between Rs 250 to Rs 500.
  
  
  
• A heaven for tourist, Naldehra has derived its name from the two words, Nag and Dehra, meaning the Abode of the King of Snakes. 
• Naldehra hill station offers long leisurely walks amidst the pines and deodars.
•  Just 7 kms and a short 20-minutes drive from Naldhera is the apple orchards of Mashobra’s Regional Horticultural Research Station. 
• The centre has about 170 varieties of apple trees.
• Apart from the 18-hole golf course, the place is also known for its fairs. One of them is the Sipi Fair, which is held here in June every year. Another popular fair is the ‘Jotton Ka Mela’, also known for its bull fights, which takes place in October every year.
• Naldhera is considered as a year round holiday destination and a weekend getaway ex-Chandigarh / Delhi.

Interesting Facts about Jakhoo temple, Shimla...

 

• Jakhoo Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhoo Hill, Shimla's highest peak.
• 2km from Shimla, at a height of 8,000ft, Jakhoo Hill is the highest peak in the city and has views of the city and of the snow-capped Himalayas. The landscape all around is a feast to every tourist eyes.
• This ancient temple was built by a sage named Yaaku.
• The temple has been built around the place that is supposed to have the footprints of Hanuman.
• According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivani Booti to revive Lakshmana.
  
  
  
• The intricate carvings and paintings on the walls of this religious edifice testify the expertise of architects and artisans.
• A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhoo Hanuman Temple on 4th Nov 2010. 
• Since it is the temple of the monkey God, you will find monkeys roaming around freely.
• The cost of construction was Rs 1.5 Crores and the public unveiling was officiated by Abhishek Bachchan.  
• The temple is accessible by foot, pony, taxi or ropeway and is one of the main attraction for tourists visiting Shimla. 

Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service ...Lesser known facts !!

•  Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service is a registered charity that provides a free out-of-hours motorcycle courier service to hospitals, clinics and residential psychiatric or geriatric homes in the South West of England.
• Their slogan "Riding for Life" describes their operation perfectly.
• They ride to play their part in saving peoples lives and to save the NHS money that would otherwise be wasted on taxis or expensive couriers, but more than anything else they ride because they love it.
• In 2008, in recognition of their dedicated work they were given The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service which is the highest honour that a voluntary group can receive.
  
  
  
• Their service is provided by volunteers and they depend entirely on public sponsorship and donations.
• They ran a 24/7 service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• They choose to use specially adapted motorcycles to give them the maximum flexibility and the best response time. Their bikes are fitted with a rack so that they can carry the largest insulated box with ease. Bikes are also fitted with blue lights and sirens so that deliveries classified as an emergency can be delivered safely and quickly. This enables riders to make safe progress through congested traffic more effectively.
• Their riders are a hardy bunch that operate in all but the very worst weather.
• All deliveries are closely tracked. Riders must notify the on-duty co-coordinator when a delivery is completed. 
• They transport urgently required PPE and Medical kit,blood for transfusion, platelets, tissue samples for pathological & microbiological analysis, drugs, patient notes, medical equipments,X-rays, breast milk, and other medical supplies. They have also carried more unusual items such as antivenom and artificial limbs. 
• During COVID-19 they also have additional riders available using their own bikes to help with transportation.