MACHITA75

Despite Marianne was very sarcastic with me I met an incredible person full of kindness.
Even when she is sick she is able to dance, smile i'll never forget the NYE meeting.

PS I have to say that she is a great cook. With such good knives it's impossible not to be.

She offered to host me during the Oslo NYE 08/09 week and to be honest, I don't know how she managed. Even though she wasn't feeling too well, was organizing the party and the activities and hosting between 3-5 people a night, she still managed to be a great host! Amazing! She's very open, sincere, smiley, friendly and likeable, and she makes you feel at home instantly! Glad I had the chance to meet her.

Oh my dear Machita, we keep bumping each other and I was glad to meet again in Sinterklass in Rotterdam. Im sure we did have something more to talk about and it is all interesting:-) See you soon at Paella 2009!:-)

Marianne, was the best co-pilot in the adventure to bring home some CS singing souls..and dancing in the car... Ok the GPS were setted on "pedestrian" so almost drop on a river.. but vespamobile doesn't like cold water.
Marianne, what you think about a rallie in the alps.. eh? ciaoooooo!!

Very, very, very positive and enthusiastic person! With her smiling and listening to you she makes you believe she's your best friend after a couple of minutes of talk. I hope we stay in touch, Marianna, and that maybe one day you'll visit me in Wroclaw, Poland! :)

I met 'Machita' on my very first CS meeting ever in Oslo spetember 30th. The meeting was great, she was great and told me quite a bit about her CS experience and involvment. You're doing a great job!

Thanks,

Winfried

Although we never met through CS, she is the most delightfull host you can find: funny, smart, easy going, has a lot of issues to talk about. I?ve been a friend of hers for many years, first as we met in Norway, then as a penpal, then emailed and always talked about our lives , and I can surely trust and always have a nice advice and a nice word form her...

I had no idea people could connect almost literally in the blink of an eye. We met at Vince's in Switzeland. We started talking on the way back from the lake and never stopped talking ever since. Marianna is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. With her beautiful smile and great sense of humor, she could make the whole world smile. I'm so grateful to have met such a nice friend. Miss you!

We met in the CS meeting in Stockholm and she seems a very nice girl!

Marianne is simply amazing. No other words will do her justice. I struggled with writing a good enough reference for her. Just trust me, no matter how many words are written, they won't be enough.

I really enjoyed our special times together before and after the paella. We spent much time laughing. At times so much that tears were coming out. Always ready to give/recieve a hug. Not the ones given in passing, but truly special heartfelt ones. She has helped me see a little more into CS. She is absolutely committed 150% percent. Helping me with my often silly questions. Laughing with, not at me (even though I deserve it at times) I also enjoyed our quiet moments. You know the ones....where words just weren't necessary or expected.

I really am impressed with you Marianne. Such a good soul. I wished I could write a better reference and if there was an extremely positive or higher I could give you, I would.

marianne and i are the chat partners from hell. we can chat better than anyone...

I have chatted a long time with Marianne about the CS NYE meeting in Norway wich I finally didn't attend beceause of job reasons for me at home.
In June I finally got the chance to meetup with Marianne where I experienced that it is so much fun to be around with her.
Great that she came to Utrecht and later we met again in Switzerland wich was 200% enjoyable to meet her again. I think a visit to Norway is one of the things I would like to do now. Not beceause of the country but mostly beceause of this very nice person/party animal/drinking buddy/chat buddy.

I had so much fun with her preparing for the Paella. We talked a lot even at night when we surfed the same couch.
She is a go backer and she also likes to drink beer. it was nice to meet you maybe next time in Oslo.

We spent time together at Peiro's place during the CS Paella event. We had such a great time together trying to get the party ready. Marianne is very helpful nice lady and she is the real asset for the Paella party and CS community. Really nice to know you and work together with you. Hope to see you again soon!

Marianne helped me a lot organizing the CouchSurfing Paella 2008. I couldn't have done without her. She's gentle, funny, hilarious and caring even when she's got a cold. Looking forward to meet that honey-bunny everywhere in Europe again. Don't forget the whale, though...

A such great woman! I knew about it before from our common friend Flavio. And, from the Paella meeting, i can say: Marianne is REALLY amazing, always smiling, very friendly, and POSITIVE.
See you soon in Oslo.

It was fun meeting Marianne again in Switzerland after getting to know her in Stockholm a month ago.

She is a wonderful combination of seriousness and sillyness, activeness and relaxedness whith plenty of fun stories and beautiful pictures.

**Sinterklaas 2008 update** Lots of fun and nice conversations as usual :o)

I met her at the first part of the CS nordic meeting, we spent good time to talk about travelling and else, she is someone who love humor so we had good connection, always up to meet new people, helpfull & also really involved in CS, i can say that, if u come to Olso u ll have to meet her !

We met and met and met again yet didn't get around last time to talk much more than a couple of lines at the very, vey busy weekend. There were a lot of people and had to play too, but we'll catch up later to have a longer chat. Maybe when GigSwap goes Scandinavian?

Her enthousiasm is infectious. whenever i saw her during midsummer there was a smile on her face. It was great to host her and her friend Fernando. I can't wait to come to Norway for Ney Years. Already working to the travelplans!

I had a really good time with marianne in our treasurehunt group. Our group won the treasurehunt!!!
Marianne is great to talk to, and makes you laugh a lot. and her spanish is really good!

Very nice, friendly person. The kind of person that laughts about herself as much as about others.She seemed very spontaneous and mature. We didn't have much time to talk at great length but I'm sure we'll meet again and change that positive into extremely...

Marianne was giving a workshop about CS safety during the CS Midsummernight event in Utrecht 21 June 2008 and she did that quit well. She's a fluent speaker and listener at the same time. Now I wonder if she's a good host too, hence I will go her hometown Oslo end of the year, most probably, to be confirmed soon!

I heard her speaking another language and I was fascinated, so I had to ask about her background. I was pleasantly surprised by it! She was very nice and cheery and I hope to be able to talk to her more the next time we see each other!

We meet at the Utrecht CS Midsummer event where she held a workshop about the CS security team, it was a great presentation with plenty of time for discussion. It was a pleasure meeting her!

Impressive to see how Marianne gets from responsible safety-volunteer to crazy partyperson in just a few seconds. All it takes is some good music or drinks. Thanx for the help on midsummer and a good time. Hope to be in Oslo for newyear.

Marianne and I were hosted at the same time by Liza and Jasper in Utrecht, where the midsummer night festivities were organised. Although we haven't spoke that much she seems to be a nice and friendly person.

Was für eine super Frau, witzig, umgänglich, lieb und sehr feiernd. Einfach eine tolle Type.

Marianne is such a friendly and calm and happy Couchsurfer that I hope lots of other Couchsurfer will get the chance to meet her. We had great conversations about Couchsurfing, Safety and her smile makes one feel good when she is around.
Looking forward to see her again soon. She is always more than welcome here in Vienna

The melons of this girl are legendary, especially when prepared with vodka. They also go very well along with black olives on chicken breast. Ok, lets stop the insiders´ stuff...
I met Marianne when I hosted Anick-Marie and Peter and we spent some time together at my place and in the city before we went to Sannas´ BBQ. Later we continued the evening in a bar followed by the ultimate roof party at my house. I will never forget her nice laughing and she laughs a lot. Fact is she appears to me like happiness walking on two legs. Next day we met again to enjoy the sun and later had a nice dinner at Fernandos balcony. And still I have the feeling we did not spend enough time together. Hey, didn´t you mention you came back in a few days???
Big, BIG hug for you!

Hope we will eat some more whales together and have some more (well tasted) watermelons!
Cheers!

She brang... A NORWEGIAN WHALE to the meeting... I am one of happiest to chaw the piece ;)) Always laughing, RRRRRRring and promised to moderate my photo album :) VERY NICE

she´s an explosion of cheerfulness and energy! Hope to meet her again. Thank you Marianne for this joyful time :o)))

Marianne is fun and lively!

Marianne is awesome! Great sense of humor, very friendly, and so welcoming! I wish we could've hung out longer! I hope to see you again soon!! =D

What to say about Marianne... we now know each other since about a year, met a few times here, there and elsewhere, worked together in various CS teams... she's a hard worker and a reliable person, a good friend, a listener, a chatter (oh yeah... miss the screen for a minute and you're lost! *lol*), a fantastic host and a good chef, an amazing events organizer... in just a word she's Marianne!

-Excuse me, I'm looking for something higher than Extremely Positive, can you help me?

Awesome I had the ultimate experience traveling together with Machita to Netherlands, It was so much fun! I wish u all the best & hopefully we will see each other soon. Best greetings, fer

I had a awesome time surfing Marianne´s couch in Oslo.
Even though her couch was absolutely comfy I actually don't refer to it, but to the wonderful quality time I spent with Marianne while getting to know her culture, favorite places & her oh so crazy spicy-spontaneous-wacky food she cooked!
She was so friendly and her hospitality goes beyond ones expectations.
She is a crazy Norwegian girl contaged by a dangerous virus called Costarican latin lifestyle-mentality & I am sure when it comes to have an amazing CS experience, she´s definitely the right person to count with.
Just dancing to the latin beat of her music collection while cooking, having the opportunity to meet some of her friends or spending hours looking at the Norwegian coast enjoying those sunny precious days in Norway are memories I won´t forget.
It is worth also to mention she is a devoted CS Volunteer who contributes to our community to make of it a safer one. Day by day.
Thank you for the unforgettable experience & your restless volunteer work.

Marianne was main organizer of NYE party in Oslo, after chatting and talking, first time we met at a skating rink :) She is full of energy, don't tell me you are 100% Norwegian :p

I have known Marianne for quite some time online, we got to meet in person in Oxford, and I finally got to stay with her in Oslo in August 2008. She is a great host - the couch is extremely comfortable, she's got a great kitchen and is fun to cook for (and is also a great cook, too!). I had a lot of fun staying with her, and hope to repeat the experience (and return the hospitality) in the not-too-distant future.

Marianne is one of these people I'm so happy to finally know on CS. We didn't know each other before working together but we started then to have lots of conversations, from silly topics to meaningful conversation, as well as work topics. We carry the same CS addiction, although I believe she's deeper in than me. I stayed with her 9 days and visited her mom in the countryside... Marianne is direct enough, absolutely honest, generous and for me, a wonderful woman :) Host her anywhere :)

i've had the pleasure to give her my welcome in Ascoli Piceno spending good time together, also if we haven't the chance to talk a lot...I'm looking forward to see you again in Lago di Vico meeting...have a nice trip, enjoy Italy!

She introduced me to couchsurfing. Her commitement and love for couchurfing is amazing! You can not talk to here without becoming as enthusiatic as she is!

I stayed with Marianne the first time in April 2007... she was a wonderful and warm host. She hosted me and my racer Dominykas, during our last days in Norway after races. She made us feel very welcome!

So welcome in fact, that I came back in November with my friend Anze for a girls' weekend... Marianne was sick the whole time, but still managed to organize some parties and entertainment... the best part was warm rolls out of the oven at breakfast!

We had such a great weekend that we convinced her to buy a plane ticket to Vilnius to see Mamma Mia and party with US! She's open, friendly, easygoing and fun, and now not only a CS friend, but truly a good friend and great girl to have around. Can't wait for Ireland!!!

APRIL 2008 - Marianne was sweet enough to have me back, this time with TWO of my skiers, for an night in Oslo, and was even making a chocolate cake for us when we arrived! She really is the greatest host you'll ever meet!

Finally we got that gig set up!

Very positive and nice girl :)

Marianne was kind to host me for two nights in Jan 2008. She is full of energy, and I'm impressed by her enthusiasm - she really is a resource for CS! We made a great dinner - collaborative effort.

Marianne seems like a wonderful person! I haven't surfed with her yet but we chatted briefly at a CS meeting that she helped to organize, and I hope I get the chance to hang out with her again while I'm in Oslo - she is very kind, and very enthusiastic about Couch Surfing!

Marianne is just a awful great guests. I think i felt a string of sympathy appearing when she first entered our apartment. she is a great person to go for lunch or a coffee with, very interested in a lot of things and great partner for chats and laughs. also she si very dedicated to CS! Great person! make sure to meet her! Oh and thanks for the Elch-salami. it's delicious! can you send more????

Marianne is a very smart girl. We had a great time in San Jose. Also went to the Palmares festival. She's been doing a great job volunteering on the site!

Anyone that gets to meet Marianne will be fortunate. She radiates love and happiness and will make you instantly feel welcome and relaxed. Marianne brightens the darkest of days!!!

Marianne, the great Organizer of one of the best NYE ever! Thank you so much :) and next time we'll try to talk more ;)

Edit: she's proved to be as dangerous as my own cat, so I'm warning you: be careful while being around her!!!

She is good organizer.New Years party in Oslo was unforgettable.

I have only talked a few words with her at meetings in Oslo, but I still have a very good impression of her. She seems to be a very sympathetic person, and does a great job organizing CS things in Oslo.

Gracias por este año nuevo!! cuando quieras seguir practicando panameño ..solo dime :)

Great organisation of the party! Many thanks to Marianne!

Marianne organized party where we met; it was fantastic experience, THANKS a lot for all you've done!!

marianne and i got in touch via mails and msn because of the new years party in oslo. the good vibes i had already through the messages were confirmed by getting her finally to know in oslo. marianna is an awesome organizer and a fantastic person. i feel really close to her!! see you hhoefully soon to continue girls-talk ;) hugs! olì

Marianne? It's impossible to talk about her without huge compliments!! Marianne is a special host. She was at my complete disposal. She organized the OSLO Midsummer camp and she also
hosted 2 CSers at the same time.
At the end of camp she was exausted, but never stopped
to care for us. I appreciate her inexhaustible energy, her contagious laugh, her unlimited generosity. She is
punctual and reliable, and also a good creative cook! Marianne when come to Italy... i'm waiting for you in
Rome!!!!! :-*

UPDATE 2008
since OSLO Midsummer camp i never loose Marianne's contact! I'm very happy to know her and she is an affecionate FRIEND.. and i hope to host her again in Rome! thanks for your special gifts from Norway !! I'll never forget it!

Marianne organized the NYE party in Oslo and did a wonderful job!! Did not know almost anybody but the atmosphere was so good that seemed that we all knew each other for a while. Unfortunately I did not really talk to her but hope to meet her again & have the chance to get to know her a bit better.

Marianita what can i say? She´s so funny, nice, talkative and easygoing girl, if u wanna know what the spirit of CS is, just visit and meet her!!! me and my friend felt home when we met her!!! Fun and great hospitality is guaranteed, just remember to be a good Kubb player ;-)... She's my private norsk teacher too now so Jeg håper at vi snart sees igjen hvorsomhelst i verden.I alle fall i Italia snart.
Ser deg senere, Kyss og Klem Giamp
p.s Ascoli ti aspetta!!!!
Update oct 2007
She's always so sweet, helpful and sensitive, a great guest and thanks so much for your gift hopefully to speak better norsk next time... Now i'm the best at Kubb eheh :-P
Thanks Marianne for the wonderful party and hosting me and Simona again, u're a great organizer and host but moreover a very sweet and awesome girl, please never forget it!! After so long time we're still