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Asia?h Epperson – American Idol Contestant

19 years old

Hometown: Joplin, MO

Musical Influences: Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton

“Speak it into existence! You receive blessings through struggle. Appreciate it.”

-From the American Idol website

From the small town of Joplin, Missouri comes one powerful voice that is ready to take American Idol by storm. Asia’h Epperson’s entry to the famous contest is anything but ordinary. She showed up at the auditions in Atlanta, Georgia dressed to impress, or so Paula Abdul said, and with a brave smile on her face. A couple of minutes into the interview, she relates that her dad just died in a car two days ago and that she somehow wants to dedicate her audition to him. Even Simon Cowell, cold and rude that he can be, got to like her rendition of LeAnn Rimes’ How Do I Live. All three judges were moved by the drama of it all. At the end of her audition, she got a unanimous vote for a gold ticket to Hollywood. Here was a girl who still went ahead to follow her dream in spite of news that may have kept her from performing well.

So aside from the recent drama in her life that obviously helped her get onto the top 24, what is it about Asia’h Epperson that makes her a suitable candidate for the next American Idol? It has to be that soulful voice that got all three judges praising her Hollywood Week performance. Without the influence of the heart-wrenching incident, Randy, Paula and Simon gave her their go-signal for her to continue on with the search.

Although it seems that her personal tragedy is still being used to play up her image in the contest, it seems that Epperson is all set to make everyone believe that she is not only capitalizing on melodrama to get her through the popular reality-based show.

Tidbits

Asia’h Epperson may have captured the attention of fans through her sad story but there is more to her than meets the eye. Aside from singing, she is also fond of dancing, fashion, sports, make-up and acting – the epitome of the total performer in the eyes of those who follow her achievements closely. Her favorite singers include Anthony Hamilton, J. Holiday, Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera.

Family is important for this nineteen-year old shy small town girl. Because her family is not really well off, she learned how to work hard for everything she wants. She believes in giving her hundred percent in everything that she does. According to Epperson, her own family is very supportive of her dream and that is basically what matters for her. They don’t give her false hopes and instead, offers honest opinions and advice about her performances.

For Asia’h Epperson, the American Idol is but a step towards realizing her dream to become a singer. It’s something that she has always wanted to do. Even if she didn’t become the next American Idol, she will never stop singing. She will move on with her life, go to school, get a job and be an ordinary person.

However, based from how she has been doing so far in the American Idol, it seems that viewers will be seeing more of Asia’h Epperson for quite some time.

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Honeymoon Packages Rarotonga Cook Islands – How to Select a Great One

Rarotonga is the main island in the Cook Island group and as the beautiful tropical island that it is, provides a great destination for weddings, honeymoons and generally relaxing sun filled holidays.

The South Pacific and the Cook Islands in particular, have become more of a focused tropical destination for holidaymakers worldwide and as market awareness increases for the South Pacific basin generally, the strengths of the Cook Islands are being recognised.

Most resorts in Rarotonga are now fully optimising not only their accommodation properties, but are realising the value of providing the “total wedding and/or honeymoon package”. Many of the wedding packages have what you would normally include in the way of wedding services, but many also provide a wedding co-ordinator who can make sure the whole process is in place and organised by the time of your arrival on to the island. With Honeymoon Packages, the emphasis is often on arrival atmosphere at whatever property has been your choice, most acknowledging the occasion with a bottle of bubbly, a small gift or maybe petals scattered across a turned down bed, with chocolates on the pillow – and of course fresh flowers never go amiss!

It does pay to do comparisons when selecting a tropical destination in the South Pacific because the differences can be many and selecting one that actually represents great value, takes some time and effort.

1. Some properties keep their normal accommodation rates and have “value added items” which they then discount down and submit to their websites for publication.

2. Another option is for accommodators to discount not only the “add ons” but also their nightly accommodation rate and in these cases, there is usually a minimum stay requirement (i.e. 5 nights) if guests want to receive the full package value.

3. Yet others discount nightly rates, and then list their normal inclusions anyway whether you would be on a honeymoon package or not, with just maybe one tour, massage, or dinner voucher added.

Whatever option you decide on, there are some great packages to be found for a romantic escape in your tropical Cook Island destination vacation.

There are also many private beachfront villas available should you decide on the destination of the Cook Islands, from the more basic through to what some might consider to be the ultimate romantic tropical island vacation properties. These are mostly self catering and with the lagoon and white sandy beach at your doorstep, it is hard to imagine a more perfect setting for this very special time in one’s life.

Most private villa accommodations do have the same services provided that one would expect in a larger resort such as full daily servicing, tour desk, dining options and office facilities for all your questions and required information.

Finally it is worth of note that a lot of South Pacific Cook Island Honeymoon or Romantic Escape Packages, are available as “internet only” specials and apply for direct bookings with the property only. They are often not available through a travel agent or wholesaler.

Finally whatever romantic escape package in the South Pacific you choose, there is no doubt that just being in the Cook Islands will add a very special dimension to your vacation.

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The sixth sign in the zodiac is Virgo. Those born between the dates of August 23rd and September 22nd have this as their sun sign. It is symbolized by the Virgin due to the somewhat puritanical nature of those born during this period. Famous Virgos include singer LeAnn Rimes and actors Cameron Diaz, Ryan Phillippe, Hugh Grant and Tommy Lee Jones.

The Virgo mind is thoughtful and orderly. They tend to be conscientious, organized and hardworking. Discriminating and methodical they do nearly everything well. They are analytical, exacting, practical and grounded. Their attention to detail can carry over into a critical demeanor. It can be hard for them to achieve a larger project due to their getting hung up on the small details. They seek out perfection in themselves and those around them which obviously creates many opportunities for disappointment. At least you can be assured that they will be as hard on themselves as they are on you.

The Virgo prefers to be in the background and is fairly unassuming. They can also be puritanical. Knowledge is acquired with a seriousness of purpose. In order to see the whole picture, they must first understand all of its parts. Because of that, they have a tendency to generalize.

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Virgos are much attuned to the needs of their relationship partners. They don’t rush into love and approach the matter with thought and patience. Emotions and physicality aren’t enough for this person. They must connect mentally with their partner in order for the union to stick. Instruction manuals were designed with Virgos in mind and their lack of directions in how to create and maintain a love affair can perplex them. They can see the whole thing as being a bit insane. They are not gambling types, either. It can cause them to shut out those that they are attracted to since they distrust the uncontrollable and unexplained.

Realistic Virgos choose the safe path- the traditional, the understandable. That isn’t to say they can’t have humor or fun. They just might need to be encouraged into it. They want to be happy and have a good time, but they’re afraid of the costs. For this reason they often choose a partner to whom frivolity comes easy, hoping that the partner will be able to lead them onto that path. But the Virgo can tire of that sort of behavior and start imposing their more mature views onto their partner.

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A Romantic Honeymoon Package like no other could be Mounu Island Vavau Tonga. A South Pacific Honeymoon is very special, and Mounu is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Tonga. It is small, only a 6.5 acre coral atoll, surrounded by shimmering white sand that your feet sink into and turquoise sea that is so clear you can see the fish, and a climate that means warm balmy nights almost all year round. Your romantic honeymoon package can help the environment as well because Mounu has been set up as an Eco Resort.

Mounu Island Resort consists of four fales, which are scattered around the atoll, each with its own private beach, and there is a Honeymoon suite, all with great verandas, and very comfortably furnished. Don’t worry about the composting toilets, they work extremely well, in fact better than some toilets on mainland deluxe hotels!!

Try to go in high season, between July and September, because of the absolute delight of whale watching, even swimming with the humpback whales, even just off the beach before breakfast!! What kind of romantic honeymoon package would that make!!

The meals are a delight, well cooked, well presented, and more than enough to eat, using local fresh fruits, home made breads, and of course wonderfully fresh fish, not forgetting the baked coconut. Their crayfish pasta dish is worth the trip alone. The freshest Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Coral Trout, Snapper and Lobster all feature on the menu.

Breakfasts are superb, and often made to order, either full English or crepes.

There is plenty to do on Mounu Island on your South Pacific Island vacation, what with swimming, fishing, snorkelling, whale watching, or just reading one of the library books and relaxing to the sound of the sea, and enjoying the beautiful scenery. It is worth giving a special mention to the snorkelling, which is absolutely superb only a few feet from the beach. It is like being in a gigantic tropical fish tank, with colours the like of which you are unlikely to see again.

This isn’t the place for the party animal who needs all the 5 star comforts and service, but it makes a perfect romantic honeymoon package, with the beach, the sea, no noise, no crowds. Having said that the owners are well worth taking the time to get to know and chat to, because it will make your evenings a lot of fun, just listening to them, and their tales of Tongan life.

All in all, Mounu Island has everything for the perfect romantic honeymoon package, a South Pacific Island Vacation with a difference, and just as ideal for the stressed out executive. Go for it.
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