Roos Abelman (46) and co are in a pretty good mood, because just look: the eldest daughter (9) has just been paid 15 euros (in children’s eyes, quickly to the loud cheers of mother, father (52) and youngest sister (6)). 1,000 euros) scratched off on the winning ticket from a pile of, no joke, about five hundred tickets received as a gift. ‘We got married a while ago and received a stack of scratch cards from all 120 guests, well thought out, but also exhausting. I am completely scratched.’ The fact that after twelve years of being together she can now suddenly call her husband a man instead of a friend, is not automatic, by the way. ‘It’s best to get used to it. But above all a lot of fun.’
Even more reason for celebration at the Abelman home: this radio animal was allowed to reveal this week that she can now also be seen on television, to media storm to present. Now it is not necessarily the case that it was a long-cherished dream to come into the picture once, but it is great. ‘I just really want to make programs that are about something. They also appear to be doing that on TV. We make episodes about the dynamics of media, and about the question: how is public opinion formed?’ And just as important as the theme are the emoluments that come with television existence. ‘Now I have a stylist who throws me a piece of clothing, and it just looks really good right away. She’s really great.’
And don’t think that this career move is the highlight of her week. No. There is something much bigger. Something much more important. Something much happier. “I bought a new toiletry bag last week. He is perfect. You can hang it up, but it also stays upright when you put it down, and all bottles can go in it upright. He has all boxes. My sister is getting married in Italy next weekend, then I’m going to lose her virginity. I can live on such a golden find for a very long time. I don’t need much in life.’
Great luck. That is always relative.