Hey Julia, I am a 55 year old woman from Germany. I have a 29 year old son, so almost your age. When I was 45 I went on a one year cycling trip through parts of the USA and South America. It was one of the best things I have done in my life (besides being a mother). In 2016 my husband and I resumed our trip in South America and went from Cusco, Peru to Valparaiso Chile with a detour to Patagonia, because travel plan are made to divert from. Traveling that way made me a better person and my husband and I are planning another yearlong trip in 2023, again by bicycle. I will be 58 by then and hoping I will still be capable enough. My point is: keep up your plans!
Really enjoyed your AT video is how I found your channel. I rode in a KC135 to Iraq in 2004 for the Army. The crew chief was awesome enough to wake me up for an overhead view of the pyramids from the refueling bubble.
I started watching your videos because you looked familiar. Then I watched this video and somehow I recall a conversation involving some of the “15 things”. At March? I ask because I figure you would know what I am asking. Anyway, keep with the through hiking .... from a mountain biker.
Love your positive attitude and mentality about life, you're definitely an inspiration! Hope you maintain the happiness you deserve! And thank you for being a front liner during these difficult times ☺️
You mentioned a couple of small trails in the UK. I would highly recommend Wainwrights C2C from St. Bees to Robin Hood Bay. Only around 200 miles long, it has a spectacular variety of terrain.
Thanks for sharing! You’ve lived in A LOT of places....like you’re running from something...but then you wouldn’t be on TH-cam blabbing so....never mind;
Nice to get to know you! There are so many great vegan ice creams now you would be amazed! Ben & Jerry’s has some great ones, Haagen-Dazs and So Delicious have some delicious choices plus many other brands. 😊
I've been watching your videos for a long time. I too am a past AT thru hiker and I did 1000 miles of the PCT until I lost too much weight and had to come home. I had no idea that you were from Johnstown. I currently live in Smithfield but lived most of my life in Belle Vernon. I am a retired paramedic of 45 years. Hit me up if you ever want to talk trails and I'll give you my number. Trail name geek. In 1990 I hiked the AT with my cat on my pack.
Go for Kungsleden in northern sweden not super long Just around 440km and with à short detour you can summit the highest peak in sweden that reaches with its impressive hight of 2100m above sealevel😀, it is a nice hike within and around the swedish mountains. Really like your videos! Your energy is fantastic. Greetings from sweden
Julia, My name is lisa and I share your last name by my dad. I am also a nurse. Certified Nurse midwife to be exact. Just wanted to reach out and touch base after watching your AT trek. I think I would like to do the AT. loved your video very funny. Reach out to me if you want we may be related!!!
Good luck in your life, not interested in you at all, just one comment, please don't take this personal, but you look better WITHOUT makeup than you do with it.
I just finished your videos from the AT. My Dad and I are going for it in 2022. I was USAF Air Traffic Control from 2013-19. Used to work Rivet Joints out of Tinker a lot.
Hey Rocket, love you. Thanks for your service. Love your spirit. BTW KC135 = 707 not 737. Whatever- Both big birds. Loved following your hikes. Been into JST and PIT many times. Peace.
Dance like no one is watching love your indro about who you are blown away with your achievements Rocket still at a tender age awesome your mum is a fan nice being able to laugh keep on tracking. Aroha Nui from Newzealand
You're about 2 years younger than me and WOW you've got a great head on your shoulders. You've already done so much in your life. Nice to meet you . ❤❤❤
So pleasantly surprised Julia to see you include a photograph of you standing outside Durty Nellys pub restaurant and Bunratty castle in Ireland. I live two miles away from there and pass by there almost everyday (or at least I did before Covid 19 lock down, ha! ha!) small world
I Love all of this... the AT, your also a Veteran, You love the Mountains and Sunsets, your a Nurse... You are so Inspiring! Your video on the AT was Amazing. You are so positive and upbeat!! I love it. You are naturally beautiful and love to camp... Why cant I find a woman like you? Never change
You are so interesting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I watched your AT 'movie' yesterday and felt so inspired and comfortable as well :) I bet people usually feel really comfortable with you! Love from the Netherlands
You forgot to mention how damn gorgeous you are, Loved the AT video, nothing like that in the UK, hope to see more content from you in the near future.
Have you ever read about Bill Irwin he hiked the whole trail blind with his seeing-eye german shepherd I read this years ago and was so impressed but I have never hiked the trail one foot but from watching your video I am much more impressed with his accomplishment now and yours of course :)
You nailed some points that I highly admire: nurse (have known and respected many), Air Force (retired here), crew chief (right up there with nurses, I've bought many beers for chiefs), tankers (as a retired pilot I've been drug around the world by tankers, thank you if you were there!).
I was already impressed by your hike, but KC-135 Crew Chief and Neurosurgical nurse?! That’s pretty incredible! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
Ireland is amazing and while there I was able to hike to the highest point of the island. I would love to go back as well and I concur that it is my favorite place to visit so far. Italy was nice but I definitely have Scotland on my list soon. Where in Texas did you live?
Great to get to know you. I teach and live 40 minutes east of Des Moines and also was in USAF. I teach Outdoor Leadership & Adventure at a HS and College.
I would love to attempt a thru hike! I have so many questions and things I would ask you. I have been pouring over you tube and the internet. I am getting old and would like to do it before I can’t physically. Your story is a great inspiration to me!
New sub here. From Westmoreland County. Damn...I wish I could introduce you to my nephew who grew up in Somerset he now lives in Pittsburgh. Ty for this and all your videos Rocket 🙂
As an Air Force vet myself, I loved being able to travel and see the world. Being stationed in the UK helped, too. I know your mom is a nurse, but what about your journey from Air Force crew chief to nurse. And your pics from your time in the AF don't show your arm tattoo, was that something later?
You have such a great spirit and inspiration, absolutely contagious. Thank you for your service to our country. I am here in Az. loved your S.W adventure, Sedona's awesome. ✌❤ Happy trails, but for now the covid19 virus first. Prayer"s for good health for all...
Awesome way to tell a little about your self . You sound like a great person look forward to more of your videos . From Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.
NICE TO MEETYOU! CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE VIDEOS , JOURNEYS , HIKING , ETC ! THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE WHEN THEY NEED SPECIAL CARE ! I HOPE YOU GET TO SEE & DO ALL THE TRAVELING YOU WANT TO DO & SEE ALL OF GODS BEAUTIFUL AMAZING COLORS SCENERY VIEWS & NATURE THAT COMES WITH THOSE PLACES . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ALWAYS ! ENJOYED !
Rocket . I guess i'm another perv. I love the way you hav lived your life. Love your personality continue to do what makes you happy . You are very right ,life is so short.
I flew tanker for 10 years....I have been working with US flyingpumps so many times... in your future country to visit you missed Italy....it's a shame..😁😉ciao 🇮🇹
I seen Rascal Flatts before they even started playing big shows they played on my sister's back porch for her birthday they grew up living next door to my sister up on Cheshire Road just north of Columbus Ohio used to see him when they were little guys riding around in the little fake four-wheelers it made out of plastic
I dig how you are very cute but can also be a snot rocket blower. Enjoyed your hike and look forward to seeing others you go on. I've followed Dixie (Homemade Wanderlust) through her triple crown and just watched her do the Camino as well. I'm about 50 and would love to do the AT as it starts about 30 miles north of me. Good luck in the future!
Two of my favourite places, Scotland and Ireland, Scotland for its rugged unspoilt beauty and Ireland for its greenery and friendliness. I'm going your way, well to Virginia but my friend was from West Virginia so she will be taking me to her home town to meet her family, set within those mountains . Although I'm from England, I may never make it home. We will see! Enjoyed your documentary whilst walking that trail.. Thanks
Overlanding Worldwide - th-cam.com/users/TheRoadChoseMevideos - I can see you doing these exact same trips overlanding or backpacking - The AT changed her life - th-cam.com/users/HomemadeWanderlustvideos
Definitely can’t wait to hike/backpack Europe when all this madness is over too. I’m English; German; Scottish and Irish with some west African in the mix.
Hello,very pretty girl..youll go far on making income on You Tube..wow,you work at a hospital? I think you can make plenty on You Tube,enough too get by...
Hey Julia, I am a 55 year old woman from Germany. I have a 29 year old son, so almost your age. When I was 45 I went on a one year cycling trip through parts of the USA and South America. It was one of the best things I have done in my life (besides being a mother). In 2016 my husband and I resumed our trip in South America and went from Cusco, Peru to Valparaiso Chile with a detour to Patagonia, because travel plan are made to divert from. Traveling that way made me a better person and my husband and I are planning another yearlong trip in 2023, again by bicycle. I will be 58 by then and hoping I will still be capable enough. My point is: keep up your plans!
Fun fact #16)
You are very smart, witty, kind, and absolutely gorgeous! 😍🙂
Really enjoyed your AT video is how I found your channel. I rode in a KC135 to Iraq in 2004 for the Army. The crew chief was awesome enough to wake me up for an overhead view of the pyramids from the refueling bubble.
I started watching your videos because you looked familiar. Then I watched this video and somehow I recall a conversation involving some of the “15 things”. At March? I ask because I figure you would know what I am asking.
Anyway, keep with the through hiking .... from a mountain biker.
Love your positive attitude and mentality about life, you're definitely an inspiration! Hope you maintain the happiness you deserve! And thank you for being a front liner during these difficult times ☺️
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” I wouldn’t mind hearing the story behind your sleeve tattoo. I dig it.
Another vet, awesome!
You mentioned a couple of small trails in the UK. I would highly recommend Wainwrights C2C from St. Bees to Robin Hood Bay. Only around 200 miles long, it has a spectacular variety of terrain.
The coast to coast is a great walk! Everything from coast, mountain and farmland to historic towns.
I concur! Wainwright's coast to coast for the win! Also you will love the West Highland Way.
Thanks for sharing! You’ve lived in A LOT of places....like you’re running from something...but then you wouldn’t be on TH-cam blabbing so....never mind;
You are amazingly well rounded, please write a book. Your AT VLOG was so enjoyable, sincere, and natural. Have you ever considered teaching ???
Nice to get to know you! There are so many great vegan ice creams now you would be amazed! Ben & Jerry’s has some great ones, Haagen-Dazs and So Delicious have some delicious choices plus many other brands. 😊
I've been watching your videos for a long time. I too am a past AT thru hiker and I did 1000 miles of the PCT until I lost too much weight and had to come home. I had no idea that you were from Johnstown. I currently live in Smithfield but lived most of my life in Belle Vernon. I am a retired paramedic of 45 years. Hit me up if you ever want to talk trails and I'll give you my number. Trail name geek. In 1990 I hiked the AT with my cat on my pack.
Go for Kungsleden in northern sweden not super long Just around 440km and with à short detour you can summit the highest peak in sweden that reaches with its impressive hight of 2100m above sealevel😀, it is a nice hike within and around the swedish mountains. Really like your videos! Your energy is fantastic. Greetings from sweden
Julia, My name is lisa and I share your last name by my dad. I am also a nurse. Certified Nurse midwife to be exact. Just wanted to reach out and touch base after watching your AT trek. I think I would like to do the AT. loved your video very funny. Reach out to me if you want we may be related!!!
We’ve been watching your videos and I decided to watch this one... my husband is from Johnstown too!
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” -Steve Prefontaine
15 things about Rocket. What's not to like. You're one cool cat! As always, God bless...
Hey lady! How many trips to Altus have you made? (Later) nevermind...you don't read these comments.
Alright! A fellow Yinzer!
Good luck in your life, not interested in you at all, just one comment, please don't take this personal, but you look better WITHOUT makeup than you do with it.
You are a "Grab it and Growl" girl .......Good you are not sitting on your hands which is popular these days ....)))
Love your channel and all that you do, but I'd say now you've finally found your goofy self at the grand canyon...buy wow that dangerous trail up...
Vegan ice cream is a thing lol try Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss. Theres a so good peanut butter chocolate flavor :)
I just finished your videos from the AT. My Dad and I are going for it in 2022. I was USAF Air Traffic Control from 2013-19. Used to work Rivet Joints out of Tinker a lot.
When you're in Ireland, hike the Wicklow Way. It's a 4 day hike and provides amazing sceneries! I hiked it in 2008 and absolutely loved it
Kevin Koker I’m very excited!
"Dance like no one is watching" that is what I always thought! You are amazing girl :) Keep on going!
Hey Rocket, love you. Thanks for your service. Love your spirit. BTW KC135 = 707 not 737. Whatever- Both big birds. Loved following your hikes. Been into JST and PIT many times. Peace.
Thank you for that. ✌️👊
Dance like no one is watching love your indro about who you are blown away with your achievements Rocket still at a tender age
awesome your mum is a fan nice being able to laugh keep on tracking. Aroha Nui from Newzealand
You're about 2 years younger than me and WOW you've got a great head on your shoulders. You've already done so much in your life. Nice to meet you . ❤❤❤
A KC-135 is a 707 airframe, much bigger and 4 engines not 2 like the 737.
So pleasantly surprised Julia to see you include a photograph of you standing outside Durty Nellys pub restaurant and Bunratty castle in Ireland. I live two miles away from there and pass by there almost everyday (or at least I did before Covid 19 lock down, ha! ha!) small world
Johnstown, PA. Home of the Johnstown Chiefs, made famous by the absolute classic movie, Slap Shot. Great channel. Love your energy.
Dance like no one is watching. Check our Come From the Heart by Guy Clark.
Johnstown - the town of the massive flood. What's a good hospital/institute for AS?
I Love all of this... the AT, your also a Veteran, You love the Mountains and Sunsets, your a Nurse... You are so Inspiring! Your video on the AT was Amazing. You are so positive and upbeat!! I love it. You are naturally beautiful and love to camp... Why cant I find a woman like you? Never change
She should teach.
Julia, do you have a boyfriend?
I'm single and I also like and do hiking. ;-)
Enjoy your vids. Wish I didn’t know how you got your trail name. 🤮
You are so interesting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I watched your AT 'movie' yesterday and felt so inspired and comfortable as well :) I bet people usually feel really comfortable with you! Love from the Netherlands
You forgot to mention how damn gorgeous you are, Loved the AT video, nothing like that in the UK, hope to see more content from you in the near future.
Have you ever read about Bill Irwin he hiked the whole trail blind with his seeing-eye german shepherd I read this years ago and was so impressed but I have never hiked the trail one foot but from watching your video I am much more impressed with his accomplishment now and yours of course :)
Turn 50 this year and I need to get out and mtb alot more. Congrats on AT.
Have you thought about returning to the military as an RN, Colonel Sheehan?
You nailed some points that I highly admire: nurse (have known and respected many), Air Force (retired here), crew chief (right up there with nurses, I've bought many beers for chiefs), tankers (as a retired pilot I've been drug around the world by tankers, thank you if you were there!).
I was already impressed by your hike, but KC-135 Crew Chief and Neurosurgical nurse?! That’s pretty incredible! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
Ireland is amazing and while there I was able to hike to the highest point of the island. I would love to go back as well and I concur that it is my favorite place to visit so far. Italy was nice but I definitely have Scotland on my list soon. Where in Texas did you live?
Great to get to know you. I teach and live 40 minutes east of Des Moines and also was in USAF. I teach Outdoor Leadership & Adventure at a HS and College.
I would love to attempt a thru hike! I have so many questions and things I would ask you. I have been pouring over you tube and the internet. I am getting old and would like to do it before I can’t physically. Your story is a great inspiration to me!
"making decisions based solely on what made me happy..." Bingo. Stay centered and happy.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CURRENT SERVICE AS A NURSE!!
You could always move out to Utah. We have so many great hikes, climbing, and tons summer and winter activities.
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻
Thanks Rocket for telling us about your 15 things. 👌👌👌
Many Amazing long distance hiking trails in scotland.
New sub here. From Westmoreland County. Damn...I wish I could introduce you to my nephew who grew up in Somerset he now lives in Pittsburgh. Ty for this and all your videos Rocket 🙂
Julia, get married and have kids, you would be a great Mom
Ew kids! Not high on my priority list but maybe somemdayn
You love summer? Phillippines is the answer...
Yeah you go Kiddo .. you represent "our" state of Pennsylvania with style .. I vote for altering Tee shirts being#16 on the list 🙄😁😎
John Wampler this was a tank top I purchased. Not altered in a way. I wish the company still sold merch. 🙃
"She's a Rocket," man !
Yes, I was entertained.
Thanks, Rocket.
Thanks for your service and info , you said you like ice cream, you should go to Shaffer’s frosty freeze in Johnstown
You have all the time in the world to grow up"
Take your time....
I grew up in riverside, I’m sorry you had to experience that.
Nicole And Josh Baldwin
909’er!
Haha I grew up in HB 🤙🏻
OMG!! You are something!!! You have done so much!!! WOW!!!
I like your quote because it is helpful as advice.
When you said you moved around a lot I thought “I bet this girl is a nurse.” haha I’m a nurse too! Rock on!
Very nice. I'm looking forward to your vlogs from the next trail. Good Luck to Us All, Rick
Thanks for sharing, and thanks for your service ❤️🇺🇸
As an Air Force vet myself, I loved being able to travel and see the world. Being stationed in the UK helped, too. I know your mom is a nurse, but what about your journey from Air Force crew chief to nurse. And your pics from your time in the AF don't show your arm tattoo, was that something later?
Camino De Santiago?
You have such a great spirit and inspiration, absolutely contagious. Thank you for your service to our country. I am here in Az. loved your S.W adventure, Sedona's awesome. ✌❤ Happy trails, but for now the covid19 virus first. Prayer"s for good health for all...
Awesome way to tell a little about your self . You sound like a great person look forward to more of your videos . From Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.
You are so cute and interesting. Would love to hike with you. Thanks.
NICE TO MEETYOU! CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE VIDEOS , JOURNEYS , HIKING , ETC ! THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE WHEN THEY NEED SPECIAL CARE ! I HOPE YOU GET TO SEE & DO ALL THE TRAVELING YOU WANT TO DO & SEE ALL OF GODS BEAUTIFUL AMAZING COLORS SCENERY VIEWS & NATURE THAT COMES WITH THOSE PLACES . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ALWAYS ! ENJOYED !
Hey rocket I'm from Ligonier
Great video! It was good to get to know you a little better!! How are your plans for PCT coming along?
Rocket . I guess i'm another perv. I love the way you hav lived your life. Love your personality continue to do what makes you happy . You are very right ,life is so short.
Hello from Ireland🖐🍀🍀🍀
Carry on your life is just beginning.
This was very insightful
I flew tanker for 10 years....I have been working with US flyingpumps so many times... in your future country to visit you missed Italy....it's a shame..😁😉ciao 🇮🇹
You like smoking weed, I know that from watchin your hike videos,sure talk about it enough!😅😆😆
Edinburgh, kid. dooo eeet it is absolutely amazing and the less you know about it going in the cooler it is
I seen Rascal Flatts before they even started playing big shows they played on my sister's back porch for her birthday they grew up living next door to my sister up on Cheshire Road just north of Columbus Ohio used to see him when they were little guys riding around in the little fake four-wheelers it made out of plastic
you aint gettin in her pants
Where can I get those sneakers???
I dig how you are very cute but can also be a snot rocket blower. Enjoyed your hike and look forward to seeing others you go on. I've followed Dixie (Homemade Wanderlust) through her triple crown and just watched her do the Camino as well. I'm about 50 and would love to do the AT as it starts about 30 miles north of me. Good luck in the future!
Want to help someone on their first hike?
Two of my favourite places, Scotland and Ireland, Scotland for its rugged unspoilt beauty and Ireland for its greenery and friendliness. I'm going your way, well to Virginia but my friend was from West Virginia so she will be taking me to her home town to meet her family, set within those mountains . Although I'm from England, I may never make it home. We will see!
Enjoyed your documentary whilst walking that trail..
Thanks
Overlanding Worldwide - th-cam.com/users/TheRoadChoseMevideos - I can see you doing these exact same trips overlanding or backpacking - The AT changed her life - th-cam.com/users/HomemadeWanderlustvideos
Scotland is truly beautiful when all this current madness is over I’m sure you’d enjoy hiking there Stay safe buddy
Definitely can’t wait to hike/backpack Europe when all this madness is over too. I’m English; German; Scottish and Irish with some west African in the mix.
I recommend you to visit also Germany. A lot of hiking trails are there to go. The Rheinsteig along the Rhine river is great.
Thanks Rocket..😃🤙
Rocket - Thanks for your service. Both in the Airforce and as an RN. Stay safe and see you on the trail.
Still fun and interesting to watch …..Take care of yourself in this hazardous environment-The World..)))
KC-135s? What tail number and base? I had 59-1467 at the old Plattsburgh AFB in NY.
Enjoying the videos so much...Ireland was fantastic!!! You'll love it. Wicklow def a must
Sooooo incredibly gorgeous
Ha, I got 7 out of 15 right.
Like your 15 the best. Thanks for sharing.
Hello,very pretty girl..youll go far on making income on You Tube..wow,you work at a hospital? I think you can make plenty on You Tube,enough too get by...
Where you active duty?