Mandy Mizell – Page 5 – The Flohemian

Jupiter Jungle Paddling

Posted on January 16, 2018February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I have been a paddler for 11 years. I always wanted to surf, but growing up on the gulf coast of Florida we were rarely blessed with waves. When SUP boards hit Florida around 2007, I went to the one surf shop that had them and just threw $1200 my AmEx card. I remember my […]

New Year, Same Goal

Posted on January 11, 2018January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I truly enjoy the excitement of a New Year but hate when people beat themselves up over resolutions. They create their own misery: swear off dessert, bust ass at the gym, and pinch pennies. I really wish people would use the New Year to pat themselves on the back for what they did accomplish. I […]

A Holiday in Paradise

Posted on December 18, 2017January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while many people dream of a White Christmas, I prefer to deck the palms. The Holidays can be awkward for Floridians, most tree trimmings are dusted in fake snow, 90 degrees is far too warm to drink hot Cocoa and every Christmas party usually has a […]

Flo Ho Ho Gift Guide x Bunulu

Posted on December 9, 2017January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

The holiday season has begun and I’m knee deep in festive fun! I’ve already had a year’s worth of calories of Peppermint Mocha’s and watched a minimum of 10 Christmas movies. In my pursuit of elf-hood, I’ve already completed my Christmas shopping to bring you a gift guide! Bunulu is my jam! It […]

Tiki 101: A New Villager at the Hukilau

Posted on December 1, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

In June, I attended the Hukilau as a new villager to Tiki Culture. It is Florida’s annual tiki convention held at the mid-century marvel, the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Ft. Lauderdale. Prior to attending, I visualized a Tiki Convention as a parallel of a Parrothead Party. Growing up on the Gulf Coast, I was […]

Fun with Frescobol

Posted on June 8, 2017January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Being a lifelong beach bum, I am always fascinated by beach culture. I think it’s amazing how different regions enjoy where the sand meets the sea. Hawaii, California and our own Sunshine State all have been identified as areas of distinction with regard to beach culture. I’ve noticed the onset of new beach trends is […]

The Science of Seadation

Posted on June 2, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Life is often a wave: you can be riding the crest one day, then caught in the undertow the next. Several days into a bad week, my frustration hit its peak where not even a facetious serenade of the “Bad Day” song could pacify me. I decided that instead of sulking into my bedsheets, I […]

A Cup for Humanity

Posted on May 12, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Your vibe attracts your tribe. In my case, my vibe lead me to a café that had me at Aloha: Rio Coco Café in Vero Beach My story starts on a Tuesday afternoon in Vero Beach. I pulled off to a Starbucks Drive-Thru for an afternoon pick-me-up between sales calls. I normally refuse to go […]

The Search for Sea Safe Sunscreen

Posted on May 4, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

The weather in South Florida has been delicious, and any moment that I haven’t been working I have been soaking up every bit of salt and sun. With my Slavic background, it is important that I wear sunscreen and I deeply regret my teenage days of slathering on baby oil and embracing melanoma. In my […]

Pluralism, Paradise and Palm Trees

Posted on March 23, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

PREFACE: I started writing about palm trees in relation to world religions. Which then spiraled into many other potential fun facts. To help streamline reading and the brevity of this post, I have used anecdotes to keep this post on its course. If you see an asterisk* scroll to bottom if you feel so inclined […]