Julia is a warm, outgoing, and resourceful woman. An avid hot air balloonist, she has fond memories and stories of her days in the “basket” riding high above Scott and Dakota counties and crewing at the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. Her charmingly decorated home reflects this adventurous hobby.
Now retired, Julia worked as a civil engineering technician in the then-male-dominated architectural arena, earning a consistent spot on the A-team. Her specialty areas included private homes, condos, townhomes, and golf course design.
Today, she enjoys gardening, jigsaw puzzles, larger Lego building sets, trips to the Farmer’s Market, and listening to her beloved Beatles.
Julia recently began to experience mobility issues, likely due to the onset of MS, and now relies on a walker she refers to as her all-terrain vehicle! Since the onset of her physical symptoms, she has found herself more lonely and isolated than expected and hopes very much to share a slice of life with a new friend.
Her parents, ages 93 and 94, live three hours away, and she can visit only with the assistance of siblings who lead busy lives with little room to include her.
Julia hopes to pair with a cheerful companion who is a lively conversationalist and a good listener. She is a non-smoker and has a beloved cat who hides from company.
