A Rainy (and slightly absurd) Day in April

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Komentáře • 533

  • @sla-do6no
    @sla-do6no Před měsícem +46

    I love how this video made me feel like I'm reading a book about someones morning routine

  • @anneosullivan4107
    @anneosullivan4107 Před měsícem +183

    I like that you embrace that sense of 'childhood wonder'.... We should never lose that. ❤

  • @KMort
    @KMort Před měsícem +101

    I love when you're home cause then I can live through the eyes of someone who lives near nature for a bit🥲

    • @sofielamy
      @sofielamy Před měsícem +4

      As someone from a city with air pollution and almost no green areas, I relate to you on a spiritual level atp.

    • @KMort
      @KMort Před měsícem +4

      @sofielamy agreed, it's the worstttt😭 I'm sick to death of concrete.

  • @andreav83
    @andreav83 Před měsícem +55

    There's something so cosy and whimsical about this video. Also, I'm not sure if it was intentional, but your way with words is very much like listening to a well-written novel being read out loud. I love everything about his video! I feel so relaxed after watching, and realise that I really do need to slow down more often and appreciate the little things. Thank you for making this 🙂

    • @RubyGranger8
      @RubyGranger8  Před měsícem +18

      Honestly, this means so much! It was a different style so I wasn’t sure if people would like it but I really enjoyed making it!

  • @bluebutterfly288
    @bluebutterfly288 Před měsícem +28

    I love that you still go in the tree house. I feel like treehouses are often abandoned after children grow up as if they can no longer be fun anymore. And they often fall into disrepair. Its like the pleasure and and memories of playing there are left behind in childhood. It made me smile to see you still using it.

  • @emmaalexwatson
    @emmaalexwatson Před měsícem +212

    I'm a silent follower ruby and I've been watching your videos for years and I love you I love your content and all that you do. I had to comment because I LOVE LOVE LOVE the concept of this video. Your writing, your narration, filming style and aesthetics. I loved all of this. Keep doing what you love and experimenting. We love to see it. Sending love and starshine your way. Also Ruby you are stronger than me because I would've brought that birdfeeder letterbox thing. I wouldn't have thought about it twice because if I hadn't had brought it it would haunt me in my dreams and I couldn't be able to get it out of my head.

    • @DaniqueBrew
      @DaniqueBrew Před měsícem +8

      Yes this! I was going to say the same thing😅

    • @bethgolden8206
      @bethgolden8206 Před měsícem +2

      loved this video !!!!!

  • @sarahpeartart
    @sarahpeartart Před měsícem +229

    Blue porridge in a teacup and long, blonde hair is giving serious Alice In Wonderland 💙

    • @stephenfairweather3985
      @stephenfairweather3985 Před měsícem +14

      And then a tea party under a treehouse. And poetry. Dodgson would have been proud.

    • @suespiers9943
      @suespiers9943 Před měsícem +1

      I felt the Alice in Wonderland vibes, moreorless from the start of the video, particularly using the cup for porridge ❤

    • @francyfey4646
      @francyfey4646 Před 24 dny

      I think this is what Ruby was going for in this video

  • @danacrouch9386
    @danacrouch9386 Před měsícem +68

    I really appreciated the tone of this video. I'm taking a big exam Tuesday and I'm in the last stretch of preparing for it. It's been a long road and I'm so ready for it to be over. This was just the mental break I needed to re-center and everything isn't super serious. Thank you and hope you enjoyed your Easter break!

    • @RubyGranger8
      @RubyGranger8  Před měsícem +18

      Good luck for your exam! I’m sending only the best!

  • @mercuryinretrograde
    @mercuryinretrograde Před měsícem +4

    I absolutely love this style of video. It was so whimsical and fairytale-like. I aspire to include this kind of “absurdity” in my life 🩵

  • @waabooz08
    @waabooz08 Před měsícem +13

    Hi Ruby! I've mostly been a silent follower for years and years, but I had to comment to say I adored this video. Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @Meredithlrio
    @Meredithlrio Před měsícem +5

    Watching this on a Rainy Day in April seems so ethereal.

  • @azrika7
    @azrika7 Před měsícem +25

    Dear Ruby,
    I've been a follower of ur channel starting from wayy back in years. I really really admire your way of studying and consistency you have been keeping up. Whenever, I think of a youtuber who can boost up my productivity, you are the one to pop up in my mind. I always feel like I'm just lively experiencing your days. You are and always will be my favorite youtuber. Thanks for all your motivating n cheering up vids which, rlly boosts up alot of us. I've watched you study hard n crazy to having breakdowns and to success and to a rlly HUGE success (oxford!!) this! rlly helps in building n fixing myself too! it's alright that we don't make ourselves upto our exepctations in the present time and give time to heal ourselves n move on coz, we'll def make smth huge in our future if we keep up with our hardwork n consistency and patience. And you are doing an awesome job for your subs ruby! we love you sm xoxo

  • @gracec.6885
    @gracec.6885 Před měsícem +5

    I loved this video, Ruby! You honestly add cheer and motivation to my week every time you post. That was a wonderful poem you wrote as well.

  • @dianamartin9571
    @dianamartin9571 Před měsícem +7

    I love this. Keep doing what you do. This feels so relaxing.

  • @MushroomHat
    @MushroomHat Před měsícem +40

    Congrats on your second debut novel Ruby! Let’s go Erimentha 2.0!

  • @eleanorofaquitaine1899
    @eleanorofaquitaine1899 Před měsícem +30

    I love the nonsense style! I feel like it is a sort of an easthetic in itself, tea cups, birds and your blue shoes at the end go perfectly together!

  • @flora1369
    @flora1369 Před měsícem +4

    I am so impressed by your restraint and not buying the birdie letterbox! Lovely video. The English countryside is gorgeous you are a very lucky girl.

  • @wonderwoman5528
    @wonderwoman5528 Před měsícem +1

    Your poem sounded so magical ✨ could see a poem like that being published in an anthology :)

  • @sazuliebe
    @sazuliebe Před měsícem +10

    I am having a tough day today and this is just what I needed. It's beautiful and wholesome, and it makes me feel more at ease and equally more emotional. I haven't cried in a while although I like doing it. Thank you, Ruby, for helping me relax and shed some grateful tears. 🌻

  • @Sunlightprelude
    @Sunlightprelude Před 11 dny

    I absolutely adore the idea of keeping a pouch of bird seeds around!

  • @MasiaMaksymowicz
    @MasiaMaksymowicz Před měsícem +4

    I really enjoyed this video :) also how poetic your videos became recently!

  • @Tsm2605
    @Tsm2605 Před měsícem +15

    This channel is so calming. Thanks Ruby 🤍

  • @user-vx5cc6tk8p
    @user-vx5cc6tk8p Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for inspiring me to make colourful porridge! It's perfection

  • @girlmeetschaos
    @girlmeetschaos Před měsícem +41

    watching this on a rainy day makes it perfect
    🥺

  • @roman-cu1cw
    @roman-cu1cw Před měsícem +24

    I'm a bit surprised to hear you call your current novel in progress as your debut novel! I know people are often not super proud of the creative works they put out when they were much younger and it might be the case for you and your self-published novella, but I got the sense that you were still regarding the book fondly. I think it was during your gap year that you mentioned that book again in one of your videos, about how the whole writing process was done within a week or so with a stroke of inspiration and such, and you spoke with such affection. I wonder if your agent or someone you are in contact with regarding getting your book traditionally published advised you not to draw too much attention to your self-published book?

  • @katieannwicked
    @katieannwicked Před měsícem +2

    Your best video ever in my opinion, it felt so comfy, and fun, felt like i was watching an audiobook of a whimsical novel come to life, and loved every bit of it, please do more in this style, your writing is gorgeous.

    • @RubyGranger8
      @RubyGranger8  Před 29 dny +2

      ahhh thank you so much! I think this is one of my favourite videos too... it was just so much fun to make and nice to do something different! x

  • @libbyreads
    @libbyreads Před měsícem +1

    That poem is beautiful ❤. Thanks for sharing your day!

  • @jackiesliterarycorner
    @jackiesliterarycorner Před měsícem

    I love all your vlogs. They're such a comfort to watch.

  • @majoriedennenberg4879
    @majoriedennenberg4879 Před měsícem +1

    I thought it was a very nice video. The little things, feeling connected to nature. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing, I live in the Netherlands but the countryside of England is where my heart is. Wonderful to be there through your channel

  • @majesticyous9314
    @majesticyous9314 Před měsícem +2

    This video was amazing! That poem you wrote and read really was beautiful 😍

  • @rileycollison2947
    @rileycollison2947 Před měsícem +6

    This video made me incredibly relaxed. Just feels really cosy, like a nice warm cup of tea by the fire when its raining outside

  • @reasonstohappytoday
    @reasonstohappytoday Před měsícem +20

    Hi Ruby, as a silent follower, i'd say it's obviously weird but beautiful and i am so in love with it, the way you film, the narration and stuffs just so whimsical! hope to see more like this x

    • @RubyGranger8
      @RubyGranger8  Před měsícem +7

      Truly, this means so much! I loved making this video and so am so pleased you liked it too 🤍

  • @LelyElez
    @LelyElez Před 29 dny

    Ruby please do more videos like this 🥹 It brought me so much joy and laughter !

  • @eltonmusicfan
    @eltonmusicfan Před měsícem +5

    Ruby. You need to bring the bar down over your paper when you are typing. I used to use one. Good luck!

  • @AbdullahMayet
    @AbdullahMayet Před 24 dny

    Your poem is so beautiful! The imagery and sensory detail had me replaying it at least 3 times, I thereafter lost count. As an English teacher myself, I truly appreciated it, please share more of your poetry Miss Granger!

  • @priyankadey6868
    @priyankadey6868 Před měsícem +17

    Getting a video from Ruby is like receiving a letter from a loved one who lives oceans away ❤️

  • @wukostarysradogitary
    @wukostarysradogitary Před měsícem

    loved the video Ruby! Really enjoyed the change of the video style, you seem to enjoy it more and it shows x

  • @918melissa
    @918melissa Před měsícem

    This was a lovely vlog. It almost felt like you were reading us a sotry throughout. Thank you x

  • @micaylabam2428
    @micaylabam2428 Před měsícem

    I loved the vibe of this video. It put me in the mood to read the series of unfortunate events series. Strongs with uni and the dissertation, Ruby. 🌻

  • @juneyego7531
    @juneyego7531 Před měsícem +4

    I love how this is presented. Such a peaceful and calming vlog. Thank you Ruby.

  • @aoife316
    @aoife316 Před měsícem

    The music is so reminiscent of Ireland! You’d love it ❤

  • @zahrablythe3376
    @zahrablythe3376 Před měsícem

    Enjoyed it immensely Ruby. Now that you're busy and kinda upload vlogs less frequently, I keep missing them. Hope you upload more

  • @AislingBlack
    @AislingBlack Před měsícem

    I have a huge paper due and it's been really stressful, so I appreciated the whimsy.

  • @rondoflicflac
    @rondoflicflac Před měsícem

    I needed a video like this after an stressful day. Thank you Ruby❤

  • @natalia_q
    @natalia_q Před měsícem

    Thank you so much for such a beautiful video! I think it's amazing finding little absurds in our everyday life... It makes it much more fascinating

  • @jimmason1111
    @jimmason1111 Před měsícem +7

    One of your best video, the montage, the VO is great, the script and everything !!

  • @lesliegraham8478
    @lesliegraham8478 Před měsícem +17

    Even the walk to the garden center is magical. You live in a truly magical place.

  • @marina-spring
    @marina-spring Před měsícem

    Amazing place🥰, wonderful family🙂. Thanks for creating videos, it is so interesting and inspiring for the life☺

  • @tardigrada7093
    @tardigrada7093 Před měsícem +23

    This video is a piece of poetry to me. Meal in the bushes, climbing in a long windy skirt, just every detail. Yes, it is not connected like lines of poetry don't have to be connected. They just leave a trace, a feeling while you can't even define the means used to make you feel this way

  • @andresf.1829
    @andresf.1829 Před měsícem

    Amazing content !!!! Its simply amazing the vibes of this video 🤸

  • @juliewells4310
    @juliewells4310 Před měsícem

    Such a fun & relaxing video!

  • @Frechts
    @Frechts Před měsícem +10

    This has such Neil Gaiman vibes, a bit surreal, a bit wholesome and a bit existential life questions like - loved ❤

  • @hyunjinsfairy
    @hyunjinsfairy Před měsícem +22

    With the comments I’m reading, saying they are worried about the way you act, really proves that you did a wonderful job portraying that strangeness and nonsense kind of absurd style (and also that they didn’t watch the last part of the video lmao) and honestly i love it !! I also like to read nonsense things and would absolutely love if you do more of these vids in the future :-) have a nice day ! 🩷

  • @pattycandle3596
    @pattycandle3596 Před měsícem

    I really loved this video ! I love all of them I follow you for many years now and I’m ready for what’s next !

  • @thetiredworm2100
    @thetiredworm2100 Před měsícem

    Love this style you’re trying out!😊

  •  Před měsícem +5

    This kind of nonsense video as you called it was actually really nice and enjoyable. ❤😊 It made a lot of sense in many ways, especially when it’s so hard at times to deal with so much heavy stuff going on in the world and my life. I appreciate this nice break to see how you enjoyed the actual little things in a day that make up for happy moments. 😊❤

  • @joannasmith4793
    @joannasmith4793 Před měsícem

    I enjoyed your video today ruby. I have been having a hard week and this was calming

  • @Chip8224
    @Chip8224 Před 10 dny

    Unexpected rain here too today. Very nice given that endless months of terrible Texas summer lie just around the corner.

  • @royanagi
    @royanagi Před měsícem

    Ruby the birds are so beautiful in the intro! 🥹 so glad you didn’t put music over them. Overall loved the style of this video it is probably one of my favorites that you’ve ever posted.

  • @emscasabj
    @emscasabj Před dnem

    loved this content, so artistic and yet so entertaining and gentle, all at the same time!

  • @purpletiger9313
    @purpletiger9313 Před měsícem

    Rubyinski, you are too good for any of us! We are not worthy. You made me laugh in this one. Glad you're keeping on with your novel, that's important. I reread my novel (on amazon) a year ago and found about 14 typos. Fixed, uploaded. I'm rereading again a year later (now) and have found 10 more! Dammit. Makes me glad nobody has read it! It will be very very clean when I upload the new edits in May. It never ends. ;-)

  • @ijones1153
    @ijones1153 Před měsícem +6

    Loved the sound of the rain in your kitchen. I often have blue porridge as my favorite topping is blue berries.

  • @megandrynan6080
    @megandrynan6080 Před měsícem +3

    It's been a privilege watching your videos over the years and seeing you grow into the brilliant, unique young woman you've become. Never change. ❤

  • @yankee4liferr
    @yankee4liferr Před měsícem +5

    There was a poetic vibe about the video. It was thought provoking. 9/10 good job 👍🏼

  • @millieb3823
    @millieb3823 Před měsícem

    Loved this one! Brilliant way to start my day :) amazing that you have kites near you! I am a wildlife conservation student so that would be my dream! ❤

  • @margijohnson3900
    @margijohnson3900 Před měsícem

    In Bristol, we get that trouble with seagulls and pigeons - have to keep a tight hold of our sarnies!

  • @vanessaprestoncreative
    @vanessaprestoncreative Před měsícem +3

    Different snd playful it's refreshing! Just like the serendipitous (precipitous) rain you enjoyed.

  • @markwilliamson9140
    @markwilliamson9140 Před měsícem +1

    That was a lovely poem Ruby, 😀

  • @EllaMitsch123
    @EllaMitsch123 Před měsícem

    this video made for the perfect study break

  • @crazybuthappy97
    @crazybuthappy97 Před měsícem

    full of whimsy I love it !!

  • @becks-zs14
    @becks-zs14 Před měsícem +27

    Why was the front of the bird seed packet blurred out? 😮

    • @FreshSalad645
      @FreshSalad645 Před měsícem +2

      There's the store's price sticker so I'm guessing privacy reasons ;)

    • @maneskinnnnn7190
      @maneskinnnnn7190 Před měsícem +2

      @@FreshSalad645 but she showed it fully then after blurred it out and then showed it again, and there was no price sticker on it

  • @Lifeisastory95
    @Lifeisastory95 Před měsícem

    This is so fun!

  • @CharlotteTaylorr
    @CharlotteTaylorr Před měsícem +7

    this is the perfect sort of day for a jumper with stars on

  • @reganstandlick7520
    @reganstandlick7520 Před měsícem

    loved this.

  • @cartwheelheart
    @cartwheelheart Před měsícem +2

    I loved this video!! Whimsy suits you :)

  • @leilastackleather9927
    @leilastackleather9927 Před měsícem +3

    Whimsical and beautiful. Thank you.

  • @olivianeukam5636
    @olivianeukam5636 Před měsícem +1

    Such a lovely portrait of the English countryside! I feel like I've been there! Also, do you have any tips for working on a piece of fiction long-term like you are doing with your novel? My true passion is reading but it seems like a waste to leave the story I am writing for my creative writing class at just 20-30 pages. I'm presenting it in short story format for the class, but the plot is material for a much longer piece. How do you stick with the same idea and keep working at it even when you're in so deep that it's hard to view it objectively?

  • @fleurskitchen
    @fleurskitchen Před měsícem +14

    We were today years old when we learnt Ruby can write absurd things and Oh my God I wasn’t expecting that 😂 Totally weird, it feels like you can write a script like Poor Things ❤ I love it.

  • @SusanMihalic--Writer
    @SusanMihalic--Writer Před měsícem

    Our grape hyacinths and red tulips are blooming as well.

  • @HowCaseySeesIt
    @HowCaseySeesIt Před měsícem +5

    This was LOVELY! It instantly calmed me down 💗

  • @laurameelker2176
    @laurameelker2176 Před měsícem

    Absolutely love this video❤

  • @samk6051
    @samk6051 Před měsícem

    This vlog was a delight ❤

  • @beepboop9976
    @beepboop9976 Před měsícem +14

    I’ve gone to the garden centre many many times and never bought a pastry before hand??

    • @RubyGranger8
      @RubyGranger8  Před měsícem +16

      Oh dear… I don’t know how you’ve managed for this long! You might have to stock up on croissants just to be safe!

    • @amy83079
      @amy83079 Před měsícem

      Oddly, her garden center is like mine and yes, they do sell pastries and coffee at my garden center! Downtown Home and Garden, Ann Arbor, Mich.

  • @gizemozturk5196
    @gizemozturk5196 Před měsícem +1

    this is probably one of my favorite videos so far!! I loved everything about it!!

  • @hananebouslahi1433
    @hananebouslahi1433 Před měsícem

    Actually, I love the video; Great job Ruby

  • @JP-yl9tx
    @JP-yl9tx Před měsícem +1

    Does anyone know where you can find academic articles without a student account? I tried google scholar before but remember it being limited?

  • @lauramaria4974
    @lauramaria4974 Před měsícem +2

    Ruby, this video is just so enjoyable to watch! You truly made my day, thank you

  • @ForeverQueen13
    @ForeverQueen13 Před měsícem +6

    Girl looks so messy just like her home …😂

  • @terev.
    @terev. Před měsícem +3

    Love this format

  • @HFTLH
    @HFTLH Před měsícem +2

    I liked seeing you try out something new with your vlog, and it is a unique style that not many people would think of. I know you mentioned that you weren't feeling very motivated to vlog, and playing around with lighthearted absurdity seems like a great way to get out of a creative slump. You always seem very happy when you're at home - I'm glad you have this beautiful, cozy haven to return to.

  • @devharsha4115
    @devharsha4115 Před měsícem +1

    Its rainy wow it is so sunny here in india ❤

  • @laurasanchez8364
    @laurasanchez8364 Před měsícem +4

    I absolutely loved the concept of this video!

  • @Yuko-jn9dr
    @Yuko-jn9dr Před měsícem

    Thank you Ruby! from Tokyo

  • @nothingmancer1607
    @nothingmancer1607 Před měsícem +2

    Yay a new Ruby blog! This is a happy afternoon 🤗

  • @AO2437.
    @AO2437. Před měsícem +5

    Oats are great but I’ve learnt it’s really bad for my blood sugar (I have it with honey, it’s too bland for me otherwise)

    • @falygurl9703
      @falygurl9703 Před měsícem

      Yes they certainly can be. I'm type 2 and oatmeal is a no go for me.

    • @amy83079
      @amy83079 Před měsícem

      Processed oats are bad, but steel cut Irish oatmeal is good for you. It’s naturally sweet and unprocessed, but if you have a sweet tooth add maple syrup or stevia or fresh fruit.

  • @marieke1995
    @marieke1995 Před měsícem

    This was fun to watch :)

  • @zahra.mo11
    @zahra.mo11 Před měsícem

    Loved the video😍❤️

  • @amyremington381
    @amyremington381 Před měsícem +3

    I loved it! As a huge fan of Alice and her adventures in wonderland, it was lovely! Also, an old piece of hosiery is wonderful for dusting and polishing candles! 😊😉

  • @CsdrR
    @CsdrR Před měsícem +2

    Loved it😂❤

  • @donsambol
    @donsambol Před měsícem +12

    I was surprised at the loud ambient noise outside. I don’t remember that from other videos. 😮

    • @anitas5817
      @anitas5817 Před měsícem +3

      Yes it made me think their house is close to a busy road.