Hazel Rolston: August 2008 Archives

Feeling the need to blog! Felt a bit churned up earlier to-day. Received my issue of Christianity Magazine yesterday and read the feature about me in The Day I..... Cringed! Although Ruth Dickinson writes well, I guess I have been telling myself that most people have not read the book and therefore my story is not that well known. However now I reckon more folk might read the magazine article and suddenly I feel more exposed. Coupled with the fact that I knew my interview with Jeff Lucas and Ruth Dearnley was being aired this evening on Premier Radio, I was left with mixed emotions.

I write this morning bleary-eyed and with a fresh orange juice on hand, in my favourite cafe. (Recently I reached a new high on the weighing scales so am forcing myself to have the healthy option, though if another person waves a full breakfast front of me I may have to succumb! The sight and smell of bacon is driving me crazy!)

The summer is flying by and despite returning to Bristol it feels like I’ve moved back to Ireland: The constant rain bringing a rich emerald glow to the countryside. So far, due to being busy, I have obsessed less than usual about the weaknesses of parenting skills, which always seem more pronounced in the summer weeks. Although I have only one child, (therefore less practical chores than a family of five) I must admit that we do not spend the summer months constantly making and creating works of art. Too much telly is always an issue, as are my organisational skills and our ability to leave the house on time!

But so far it has been good. Despite minor health challenges we had a great time in N. Ireland seeing family and friends, and even the Maxi dress got an airing at Steve’s cousin’s lovely wedding!