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Full Name
 Marion Elise Raven (or alternatively spelled as Ravn)
Birthday
 May 25th, 1984
Place of Birth
Lørenskog, Norway
Height
 5'7" (170cm)
Eye Color
Dark brown
Favorite Food
 BBQ chips - haha :-)
Favorite Drink
Fanta orange
Favorite Color
Purple (who would know)
Favorite Music
 Everything from R&B to Rock, I am no big fan of Hard Rock though.
Favorite Artist
 Jennifer Brown
Favorite Album
 Vera by Jennifer Brown
Favorite Actor/Actress
Christina Ricci
Favorite Movie
The Sixth Sense
Favorite TV-Shows
I love cheesy tv-shows like 7th Heaven, I also love Friends. My favorite cartoons are South Park and Daria
Favorite Book
I like Danielle Steel
Favorite Game
?
Favorite Sport
Soccer and volleyball
Hobbies
Music, drawing, friends and partying(!). Sit around the house all day in my PJ's
Turn Ons
 Guys with cute behinds
Turn Offs
 Begging like "Pleeeease!!"
I love people who...
are themselves and don't try to act like someone else
I hate people who...
always have to destroy everything and everybody
I admire
 Anyone who is genuinely positive about everything
Personal Weakness
Well...if I get mad at somebody I can really hold a grudge
Proudest Moment
Making Shades of Purple
Most Embarrassing Moment
Don't get me started... hehe :-)
If you could have any three wishes granted, what would you ask for
Peace, love and maybe my own shopping center - haha
If you could bring only three items with you to a deserted island, what would you bring?

A boat, a guy and my stereo, with lots of batteries and a cell phone would be nice.


Marion's current ring tone on her cellular phone [updated as of 12.25.2000] is Britney Spear's song Lucky, from her album Oops...I Did It Again.

Marion also wrote the song Girl in Your Dreams from their album at the tender age of 13.

What's In A Name? Marion

      The name of Marion gives you a clever, quick, analytical mind, but you suffer with a great deal of self-consciousness, lack of confidence, and much aloneness because of misunderstandings. Your idealistic and sensitive nature gives you a deep appreciation for the finer things of life and a strong desire to be of service to humanity. There are times when you experience inner turbulence at your inability to say what you mean. It is far easier for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings through writing than verbally. You find pleasure in literature, in poetry, and in your ideals and will turn to them when you feel you have been misunderstood. You are deeply moved by the beauties of life, especially nature. Because your feelings run deep, you must guard against the ups and downs, being very inspired one minute, then moody, reserved, and depressed the next.
Your reactions to people vary according to how you feel. You tend to be secretive and noncommittal about private matters, yet at times you will talk effusively in order to hide your self-consciousness or to lead others away from personal subjects. You are inspired by encouragement from others, yet suspicious of their intent. You crave affection but seldom find anyone who understands your nature. Physical weaknesses would show in your heart, lungs, or bronchial organs.



Born May.25.1984
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
             The Rat, or even the humbler mouse—the Chinese word is the same for both—may seem a strange leader for the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac; yet the choice is very apt, for the Rat personality is both complex and sensitive. Ambitious, yet afraid of being thought overbearing, the Rat’s unique talents may lie undiscovered until it is almost too late. If Rat-types are lucky enough to move in the right circles early in life, however, they can soon collect a coterie of admirers to boost their self-confidence. But without the devoted help of able partners at their side, to give guidance and encouragement when it is most needed, they may end up isolated and despondent.
               Rat personalities have good creative minds, and are excellent at getting things started. But they are hopeless finishers, and many of their best ideas come to nothing for want of determination to finalize their schemes. They no sooner get a project started than they tend to want to begin on something else.
People may often form immediate judgments of the Rat—some find the Rat’s manner charming and agreeable, while others may take an instant dislike to someone who appears so insincere.
Both these opinions have some foundation, but neither is entirely right. It is the Rat’s need to push forward, to direct others towards a specific goal—whether they want this or not—which makes both friends and enemies.
                Rat personalities are often of a philosophical turn of mind, interested in obscure subjects, and are mines of useless information, with a fondness for crosswords and mathematical puzzles. Strangely, however, this ability to juggle words and figures does not extend to practical, everyday life. Financially, they ought to be very adept at handling their budgets—yet, while they have no difficulty in managing other people’s finances for them, they treat their own accounts with distain. They tend to save for months on end, and then go on wild spending sprees without any thought for the consequences.
Ancient Chinese astrologers also chose the nocturnal Rat to represent the midnight hour; and indeed, many Rat personalities do seem suddenly to come alive late at night. This can mean an exciting love life for those who become partners of Rat personalities, particularly if their passions are also likely to come to the fore after midnight has struck.

Who Is The Perfect Partner For The Rat?
           The Rat makes friends easily; and the more ardent Rat has no difficultly in finding lovers for casual relationships. But a deeper relationship—for support, understanding and mutual trust—is a different matter. Few people really get to the heart of the Rat’s true personality; and even when in an apparently stable, loving relationships, there may be part of the Rat’s life that remains isolated and insecure.
Perhaps no one would be more suitable life companion than the dependable Ox. Ever-patient and ready to help when most needed, the Ox can in turn benefit from the Rat’s stimulating presence and enthusiasm, which adds a richness to the Ox partner’s life.
            But if the Rat has no inclination to settle down, preferring a life of adventure and excitement, then either the exotic Dragon or the daring Monkey would be ideal. Together, their lives would be that much more full.
            At the other extreme, a Rat is not likely to gain much from a relationship with a Horse personality. Though the Horse may seem to be able to offer the Rat a steadying influence, as well as an adventurous spirit, there is something in this relationship that does not quite strike true. It is often some time before the problem is revealed—and by then, both partners may have learned to cope with it.
More suitable life companions for the Rat would be the Tiger or Dog personalities. The Tiger is likely to offer financial security; the Dog, practical help. Though they may have sharply opposing opinions on certain topics, such partners have enough in common to forge a warm and loving relationship.

How Does This Relate to Marit (Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig)
             This contented partnership would be very surprised if you told them that they were not ideal for one another. Against all odds, they frequently settle down and have a happy life together, ignoring all the advice of parents, friends, and perhaps even counselors.


Full Name
 Marit Elisabeth Larsen
Birthday
 July.01.1983
Place of Birth
 Lørenskog, Norway
Height
 5'2" (157 cm)
Eye Color
Green
Favorite Food
Chicken noodle soup
Favorite Drink
 Water
Favorite Color
 Dark red (like my guitar)
Favorite Music
 Sixpence None The Richer, Robyn, Oasis, Hanson, Bic Runga, Big Bang, The Beatles and Eric Clapton
Favorite Album
Middle of Nowhere by Hanson and Chronicles by Eric Clapton
Favorite Actor / Actress
 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Katie Holmes
Favorite Movie
 American Pie
Favorite Television Show

Dawson's Creek
Favorite Book
 Right now it's Choices by Abigail Reed
Favorite Game
 Ludo
Favorite Sport
 None in particular
Hobbies
Playing guitar, being with friends, writing songs
Turn Ons
 Being on stage
Turn Offs
Airports
I love people who...
 respect me for who I am and believe in themselves.
I hate people who...
 pretend they like me when they really don't.
I admire...
 My mom
Personal Weakness
 I worry too much
Proudest Moment
 When my baby sister was born
Most Embarrassing Moment
One time during a show, I was supposed to take my microphone off the stand and start doing coordinated moves together with Marion. To my inconvenience, I had huge problems getting the microphone down and ended up getting really stressed out and messing up the routine and banging it into my head. It was awful!
If you could have any three wishes granted, what would you ask for
 I wish I could be wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted I wish people will respond to our music so that we can making more records I wish I could read other people's minds (or do I really....?)
If you could bring only three items with you to a deserted island, what would you bring?
A guitar, a boat and a cell phone.


Born July.01.1983
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Understandably, some of the West may not find it at all flattering to discover that their Chinese sign is the Pig. But, in fact, of all the signs of the Chinese zodiac, this is the happiest. Indeed, those who are fortunate enough to be born under this sign may not be destined to enjoy riches and power, but they will delight in the far more valuable gifts of contentment, comfort and satisfaction. Pig personalities are considerate and compassionate people who are never short of sympathy or affection. And since they care so much for others, they will ensure that their home is always a welcome haven for family, friends, and those in need.
Pig personalities are extremely industrious, too, for they know that peace and security are not achieved easily, and that leisure and pleasure are the rewards of determination. It is a great pity, however, that being so kind-hearted is sometimes a failing, for it is only too easy for the unscrupulous to take advantage of the Pig.
As a measure of the high esteem, in which the Chinese hold the Pig, the Chinese character for 'home' actually represents a roof with a Pig underneath it—symbolizing the association between homeliness and this animal sign.
Like its companion sign, the Dog, the Pig is concern with home life; but whereas the Dog is preoccupied with the actual structure of the house—making it safe against the weather and intruders—the Pig is more concerned about making it a place of contentment. While the Dog ensures that the roof does not leak, the Pig makes sure that the hearth is always as welcoming as possible.
Pig personalities are extremely sociable by nature, and will have a wide variety of friends. But rather than visiting night-spots, they prefer to entertain at home. Indeed, both male and female Pig-types have excellent domestic skills, and make superb cooks. Despite their appreciation of good cuisine, however, they are not inclined to take up catering professionally. Instead, Pig-types are more likely to be drawn to careers that center on welfare, such as the education of the young, child-care, looking for the elderly or nursing.
But if the Pig’s inclination is more towards business than a profession, then soft furnishing, kitchen equipment, interior decoration and all matters to do with transforming a house into a home will be profitable areas of employment.

Who Is The Perfect Partner for the Pig?
A pig transforms a house into a home. But while Pig people may be valuable partners for anyone wanting to settle down and raise a family, they make poor traveling companions for those set on a life of adventure, being constantly anxious about what may be happening back home.
As for Pig personalities themselves, they will not relish providing a home for someone who is hardly ever there, nor for some wastrel who is going to squander the housekeeping. The Pig needs someone to share and appreciate the comforts that a home can provide, and who will help make that home a desirable place to be. Love is one thing, and common sense another. But the Pig personality is often not a good judge of character. Take the Snake and the Dragon, for example. The Snake may well exude a certain hypnotic charm, and the Dragon astonish by its successful life-style. But these are not really the kinds of people with whom Pig personalities should spend the rest of their lives. Nor should the Pig get too interested in the Tiger or the Monkey. The Tiger is much too authoritarian and restrictive to allow the Pig any freedom; while conversely; the fickle Monkey is often far too unreliable.
Provided that a happy family life is the first consideration and career prospects are not uppermost in the Pig’s mind, the ideal companion will be another Pig. For more excitement, but shared understanding, the Dog follows closely. Those Pigs who would dearly love a large family should choose a Sheep or a Hare for their life’s companion; while for the professional or business-minded Pig, looking for a partner who can bring fresh ideas to the partnership, the Pig could consider the reliable Ox or the stimulating Rooster.

How Does This Relate to Marion (Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat)
These two people seem so different in every way that outsiders might wonder ho they ever came to be friends. And yet there is nothing really remarkable about their relationship—they are merely two contented people, happy with each other’s company. Like most people, they have disputes and misunderstandings usually over trivialities, which do not affect the essential stability of the partnership. Each gets on with life quite happily, and is pleased that the partner does not interfere too greatly in aspects of life that they are too inclined to share. Their relationship is fresh and unpredictable.

Marit hates wearing pink! She says pink makes her look like a twelve year-old!
Aww... Marit looking like a twelve year-old? And the bizarre thing is, we can all imagine how Marit looks in pink. Avoid pink at all cost, Marit!
Marit also regularly surfs the Net. So don't be surprised to she her chatting or leaving messages to her millions of fans worldwide. Hopefully, she'll one day drop by mine :-)