CHETNA JUNEJA

• How you describe your own Personality and Persona ?

My personality is an amalgamation of the places I have travelled to, the kind of people I have lived with etc. Since I am from a joint family, I am someone who respects other people, knows the value of life, sharing and caring although I don’t appreciate when people take me for granted. I am a very outgoing person who believes in living in the moment. I wouldn’t mind saying I am a worrier but I am on the path to become a warrior instead. I appreciate the finer things in life and love to set goals for myself.

• Your achievements that make you feel high?

No achievement is big or small, since each provides you with its share of excitement and motivation. But the ones that make me feel high are being chosen as Miss Delhi Times from my college in 2009, had never experienced something like that before. Graduating with a gold medal in applied psychology from University Of Delhi in 2012, scoring the highest marks in the university. It has and will always be the best moment of my life.

• Define the true beauty.

Everyone has their own definition of beauty and so do I, for me internal beauty is what contributes the most in an individual’s life. Someone whose thoughts are pure and joyful from inside will always radiate with happiness. Beauty not only means having a beautiful face but beautiful thoughts lasts a lifetime. Beautiful people always leave a trail of sparkle wherever they go.

• Do you consider yourself to be a giver or taker?

I would certainly say that I am both. I give a lot of love to people around me but I also expect that I am given due respect and love from the people who surround me. I believe if I am making an effort for someone, that person if not anything at least appreciates that.

• What is your favourite Idea of Holidaying?

I love the word holiday and the joy it brings to my face. My perfect idea of holidaying would be going to a beautiful place, with my loved ones, without any cellphones, laptops or distractions with excellent food and great music. And to those sleepless nights when you have endless conversations filled with laughter, tears and wonderful memories.

• Why you are participating in Mrs India Queen of Substance.

One of the major reasons , I want to participate in this contest is to put across a message to all the women, that we are certainly powerful and possess amazing capabilities that are hidden within us. In addition to that, it is not just our face but also about our values, traditions and beliefs that make us extraordinary and there is no better platform than MIQS to reach women throughout the world.

• If you were given the chance to live again, what would it be?

If I were given a chance to live again , there would be absolutely no changes in terms of my family. I couldn’t have been blessed with better parents, brother and husband. I have travelled to so many places and would love to travel the world if I live again. The only thing I would change is that I become less of a worrier and more of a warrior. I would certainly love to study more and live in different parts of the world.

• The quote or saying that encourages you .

The quote that always encourage and motivate me – Actually there are two one is A quote by Roald Dahl Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. Another by Sigmund Freud One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.