[AndyP]

Hi,
This is my first post on the forum.

I have a couple of questions regarding reflexive verbs, non-reflexive verbs & reflexive pronouns.
I am trying to understand the use of the reflexive pronoun and whether it is a must use.

(1) Reflexive Verb

'llamarse' is a reflexive verb so I am able to use the reflexive pronoun 'me' for myself.

me llamo Andrés
myself I call Andrés
I call myself Andrés

But am I allowed to dismiss the Pronoun and use 'mi mismo' (myself)?
yo llamo a mi mismo Andrés (Is this correct?)

(2) Non Reflexive Verb

I believe that 'Rodear' (to surround) is a non-reflexive verb. I cannot find 'rodearse'.
So am I able to use the reflexive pronoun 'me' or am I only able to use 'mi mismo'. Or are both allowed grammatically?

yo me rodeo con la gente amable
yo rodeo a mi mismo con la gente amable
(I surround myself with friendly people)

Many thanks