Hi everyone,

My name is Marion. I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. I'm a down-to-earth person that gets along well with others. I'm fairly social, outgoing, and extroverted but also appreciate my downtime. I love animals and children - they make my days brighter! I'm all about building community, reaching out to others, experiencing new things, and being an active global citizen.

In my free time I enjoy hiking, bike-riding, volunteering, checking out art shows and live music, trying new restaurants/bars/breweries, yoga, spending time at the beach, camping. When I'm feeling more low-key I like to craft, cook/bake, read, and watch my favorite shows. I like occasional nights out, but am definitely past the partying stage of my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I love to travel, make new friends, and get a local's viewpoint in the places that I visit. I also think that Couchsurfing is a great way to create a global community and connect with others that are different than ourselves. This seems like a great way to do all of the above and I hope in the future I can offer the same hospitality and friendship to people visiting my city. The only reason I am not accepting couch surfers of my own right now is because I am currently living with family.

Interests

• animals
• dancing
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• volunteering
• bike riding
• activism
• arts and crafts

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Alchemist, Maya Angelou Autobiographical Series, Zeitoun, What is the What, Kafka on the Shore, Running with Scissors, Southern Vampire Chronicles

Music: Bomba Estereo, Portugal the Man, Little Dragon, Kendrick Lamar, Bonobo, Calle 13, The Pixies, Cage the Elephant, and so many more!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I've done is study abroad in Kenya for a Summer during college. That experience changed my life forever. It was the first time that I had really stepped outside of my bubble and comfort zone like that. I experienced a safari - saw animals in their natural habitat up close. I met some incredible people, many of whom I am still friends with. I also witnessed severe poverty and inequality, political instability, and a lack of opportunities/resources like I had never seen before. Despite this, I also saw the incredible resilience of people in desperate situations. I saw their love, compassion, warmth, and desire to share - despite having almost nothing to give.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to cook, buy groceries, clean, take care of your animals and anything else to repay your hospitality for letting me share your home temporarily!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States