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11 Ways To Define A Good Life With Eric Geiselman

A look through the lens of Lark.

style // Mar 27, 2021
Words by Jack Mutschler
Reading Time: 2 minutes

North Florida is one hell of a place. It’s a sunburnt coalition of fishermen/women, surfers (wave permitting), and other unmentionable archetypes. After living in Jacksonville for the last five years, I can confirm that all the stuff you see on the news about the infamous “Florida Man” is true.

In the lower half of North Florida lies a little town by the name of New Smyrna Beach. While it is home to one of the most consistent waves in the state, the water is 99% shark.

Inside the shallow pit of dorsal fins and serrated teeth, you’re likely to find Eric Geiselman. Eric lives a good life; He surfs, travels, plays music, etc.

Whatever you catch him doing, he’s likely to have a smile on his face, along with a pair of OTIS shades. We partnered up with the eye-wear brand to uncover just what makes Eric Geiselman so jubilant.

Favorite song right now

My playlist is all over the place. Lately, I’ve been listening to “Slint” by Breadcrumb Trail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29MBGwzEhMc

Favorite funny YouTube clip, IG vid, meme etc.

Funniest photo of yourself surfing.

This is all I could find hahaha.

eric geiselman

Draw a self portrait 

Lark, by Lark.

eric geiselman

Favorite surf clip you can find on Youtube 

Anything Dane Reynolds.

You wake up and your house is fire what’s the first thing you grab? 

eric geiselman

Favorite style of OTIS Sunnies  

Gotta be the OTIS 100 Club.

Florida boy has to fish. Biggest or most recent fish you’ve caught?

Tara caught it, lol.

Ever go flounder gigging? If not, draw yourself doing it.

Bob Ross is my inspiration.

Most treasured surf craft? 

The Magic Twinny.

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