Hi there! Today is your lucky dayyyeee!!! - You magically stumbled upon me! :)
Some of my friends call me Ms. World, others call me Mama Africa, but most call me Sunshine. I suspect it's because they can't pronounce my name, but they claim it's because I exude radiance, put people at ease, and bring out the best in them . Well, you'll never know which is true till you find out for yourself.....! ;)

I love people, learning, culture, and adventure. I have a passion for building bridges, empowering people, and helping communities develop. I enjoy seeking to understand different peoples, cultures, & perspectives; just having fun; relaxing; and occasionally doing nothing. ;)

I love children! Any opportunities to play with or teach children anything (especially songs or dancing) will be fantastic! I relish learning traditional songs and dances of the regions I visit, learning about and dressing up in their traditional clothing too.

People say I am a great entertainer, especially in diverse crowds. I'm sometimes referred to as "the life of the party". That must be because I'm totally OK with making a fool of myself. Life is too short not to genuinely enjoy every moment I can. I wasn't born to impress, or exist. I was born to live!
I really enjoy going to local gatherings, celebrations, or festivities. I do many different kinds of cultural performances , and usually glad to do so when abroad too.

I am originally from Cameroon, West Africa, but now live in San Diego, California.

I am really looking forward to a great time with some locals. I hope to learn a lot and give a lot! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like a chance to live with locals and experience the local culture. In my experience, when traveling, I have always gained much more by living with a local for a day, than by staying at a hotel/hostel for weeks. I feel more connected to the culture and gain a better understanding and global perspective this way.

Interests

• culture
• writing
• singing
• festivals
• dancing
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• kayaking
• skiing
• teaching
• languages
• volunteering
• adventures
• dance
• exploring
• innovation
• learning
• conversations
• making friends
• exploring nature
• stand-up comedy
• song-writing
• play- writing
• quality time with friends and family

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
The Hero Within, Everybody Is Normal Till You Get To Know Them, Harry Potter, Timbuktu Chronicles

Movies:
The Mistle-tones, Wizard of Oz, It's a Wonderful Life, Sound of Music, Documentaries

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helped several people successfully integrate into new communities or find a sense of community within their existing ones.
Performed at the United Nations Headquarters during annual human rights summit.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach culture, music, dance, leadership, and several other soft skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Whatever they'd like me to share which I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Palestine, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cameroon, Germany, Singapore, United States