When I arrived in San Diego, Marianne had warm hashbrowns waiting for me on the stove, maps, and a bus route picked out for me, so that I could make it to my morning conference on time. She has made a lovely home in Normal Heights, complete with a cute back patio (that made me a little less upset about having to work on grad school apps in my free time). Marianne has great energy, and is fun to talk to- I couldn't recommend staying here more!