A (slightly absurd) rainy study day in Oxford

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  • @nessaahmad4781
    @nessaahmad478117 күн бұрын

    The most absurd twist this vlog could take is if you started critically analysing the Kendrick Drake beef

  • @rhiannonarjona5718
    @rhiannonarjona571817 күн бұрын

    As someone who finds bees terrifying. I love learning about them and deeply appreciate what they do. As long as bees are a safe six feet away from me. I find them cute.

  • @SeerOfTime577

    @SeerOfTime577

    17 күн бұрын

    I, too, have a phobia of bees/wasps/hornets, so I 100% agree with you.

  • @Emliy66

    @Emliy66

    17 күн бұрын

    Oh hi everyone thanks for Rudy she is study has in Oxford University

  • @Lighthearted2011

    @Lighthearted2011

    16 күн бұрын

    My mom is terrified of bees. I’m not. Since I am completely Deaf the buzzing doesn’t bother me and I’m unaware of their presence.

  • @happycommuter3523

    @happycommuter3523

    16 күн бұрын

    There is a beekeeper in Texas who posts videos of her work doing honeybee removals. She’s so calm she can work without protective gear. I find myself much less bothered by bees since watching her content. Yellow Jackets, though, can be really nasty.

  • @Emliy66

    @Emliy66

    16 күн бұрын

    @@Lighthearted2011 thankw

  • @MushroomHat
    @MushroomHat17 күн бұрын

    Always been surprised you don’t like Austen when mentioned in the past. Her style of write is so funny and modern for her period. One of the greatest storytellers of all time, pushing the limits of what a woman was expected to do and be. Maybe try Northanger Abbey or Emma as they’re more direct with their comedy?

  • @thehistoryfreak13

    @thehistoryfreak13

    2 күн бұрын

    i think alot of people are more selective of what of austen's works they like. Myself I dislike Emma. Though it is well written, i always felt like those characters like Lizzie and Anne were more relatable. Even Fanny, in her underdog positioni found more appealing,

  • @dees3179
    @dees317917 күн бұрын

    I know this risks triggering an obsession,….but here we go…… As you like bees and flowers and find the natural history museum interesting, have you had chance to explore a herbarium? Particularly with reference to the way herbarium sheets are composed, or were composed historically, and the way nature was recorded by artists and scientific researchers and illustrators in the period before photography. I find the work stunningly beautiful. Although scientific in origin, it’s an art form in its own right, and then of course many people involved spin off into becoming creative with it, because how could you not. I hope you enjoy your dissertation and final assessment period. It’s been such a treat following you this year. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @ellyt3429
    @ellyt342917 сағат бұрын

    “i hope the world feels bright as you watch this” is possibly one of the cutest video openers ever

  • @charlieboddy1022
    @charlieboddy102217 күн бұрын

    I would highly recommend Persuasion as a Austen read, I believe it's quite underrated and it's my second favorite of her books after Pride and Prejudice

  • @thehistoryfreak13

    @thehistoryfreak13

    2 күн бұрын

    i agree its my favorite book, by austen, i think its more relatable.

  • @SeerOfTime577
    @SeerOfTime57717 күн бұрын

    "The Girl Who Couldn't Read" sounds absolutely fascinating. I am adding it to my TBR! And lovely vlog as always, Ruby. Even second-hand, there is so much peace in watching Oxford in the rain. So, thank you. ❤

  • @rebekahcamp5556
    @rebekahcamp555617 күн бұрын

    "there is nothing stressed university students like more than a beautiful library" truer words have never been spoken

  • @astrosun1027
    @astrosun102717 күн бұрын

    The Girl Who Couldn’t Read is the long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed international bestseller Florence and Giles but can also be read as a gripping standalone novel.

  • @becca0668
    @becca066817 күн бұрын

    Flavours ?? You mean scents ?? 😅 Flavours is what you eat , scents are what you smell. Otherwise liked this vlog 😊

  • @erzae
    @erzae17 күн бұрын

    Thank you for both live-streaming and a new video, Ruby! And both are wonderful ;)

  • @AlmondGold17
    @AlmondGold1713 күн бұрын

    its the end of the semester and its getting so hard for me to be productive and do my assignments. watching your videos helps me so much

  • @margijohnson3900
    @margijohnson390017 күн бұрын

    Excellent vlog Ruby - mixture of books, coffee and libraries - my three favourite things!

  • @angelakneller2880
    @angelakneller288017 күн бұрын

    I love your outside adventures even in the rain and your enthusiasm for learning about new things including learning about bees. I’m secretary of my church ladies group and last week had a wonderful speaker talking about fascinating flowers in Africa. His back ground is insects and he has a talk about bees which I might suggest to the committee for a talk in the future. I really must visit Monkton Nature reserve where he works. Another talk was wild orchids of Kent never knew we had so many at the reserve and he even found some out by our now closed manston airport xx Not seen Wonka yet but would love to. Ps May I please ask where u got your rain hat from ? Where I live it’s by the sea and often windy so umbrellas are a no no. I love Jane Austen persuasion is my fave but many young adults prefer Northanger Abbey xx enjoy you may also like her letters more and learn more about her in order to understand her writings xx could help xx

  • @islamadam8502
    @islamadam850217 күн бұрын

    Love the museum ❤ Here in Egypt we have a species of jerboa which apparently impressed the Brits much that they called it "The Egyptian Jerboa" although it could be found elsewhere 😀

  • @laurenpleace3506
    @laurenpleace350617 күн бұрын

    Such a cosy vlog ❤ love the walks in nature

  • @franklinguallpa6072
    @franklinguallpa607217 күн бұрын

    In the video (15:55), I like when you can write your first draft; start working easily before writing more on your final draft.

  • @lucyanne122
    @lucyanne12216 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love watching your videos Ruby! I think you have such a beautiful mind and I find you so inspiring, keep them up!

  • @Juliam_yt
    @Juliam_yt16 күн бұрын

    Ruby, I think it’s one of your best vlogs so far! I’m enjoying every second of it! It’s soooo cozy and interesting.

  • @JiminPark-sq8tk
    @JiminPark-sq8tk17 күн бұрын

    I really love your videos ruby you are such an inspiration can you share with us more videos about how to balance between school stress and mental health and how to stop stressing that much about uni and also more morning and night routines thank youuu😊

  • @maryelizabeth6542
    @maryelizabeth654215 күн бұрын

    Such a beautiful campus and library! I love the architecture. The park is amazing, too! You live in such a wonderful area!

  • @lizprice3948
    @lizprice394817 күн бұрын

    I love to see your walks round Oxford. A dear great aunt lived there and 3 of my cousins studied in Oxford. Keble, St Catherine's and the Institute of Education. I love to go there it has such charm. More recently my God child was at Exeter college so my association grows. You also make me realise how my higher education was not taken very seriously and how much more I could have achieved if I had worked much harder!

  • @peipeixi
    @peipeixi17 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the regular uploads 🥹🫶🏻

  • @manuelespinosa724
    @manuelespinosa72417 күн бұрын

    Very good Ruby. Always a pleasure!

  • @camille8649
    @camille864914 күн бұрын

    Yes yes I would love to see the archive vlog!!

  • @katarzynamolendys9158
    @katarzynamolendys915817 күн бұрын

    I love the narration in this video!

  • @AKSHAYKUMAR-tk2bn
    @AKSHAYKUMAR-tk2bn17 күн бұрын

    It’s feel amazing to watch your video and it is so inspiring it motivates also

  • @joannasmith4793
    @joannasmith47936 күн бұрын

    The sound of the toast crunch is so peaceful . Vegan butter and gf bread so good

  • @wageeshasdiary
    @wageeshasdiary17 күн бұрын

    Nice vlog as always..Thank u for inspiring us to study Ruby😍

  • @ladymallowyt
    @ladymallowyt16 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the Oxford scenes with us. I can understand your frustration with the rain as Oxford is a walkable city, and no one likes carrying an umbrella 😅

  • @heraddledbrain
    @heraddledbrain15 күн бұрын

    Definitely want to see the archive visit!!

  • @drewwaves
    @drewwaves17 күн бұрын

    My favourite kinda video 🤌🤍🤍

  • @isysmith
    @isysmith16 күн бұрын

    Loved this video (as always with your Oxford videos, so scenic and moody)! Do you think you would consider making a video talking about your master's thesis? From what you've said about your course it sounds like it would be fascinating...

  • @constancemee8640
    @constancemee864017 күн бұрын

    Northanger Abbey and Sense and Sensibility are my favourite Austen's!!

  • @NastyaExtraord
    @NastyaExtraord17 күн бұрын

    Such a comfortable vibe

  • @carolpingel39
    @carolpingel3923 сағат бұрын

    I only just stumbled upon your vlogs yesterday (the KZread algorithm gods shone my way), and I have to say that they are so refreshing, and calming.

  • @VicvicW
    @VicvicW17 күн бұрын

    I'm loving these slightly absurd videos haha

  • @cathyknusprig5954
    @cathyknusprig595417 күн бұрын

    It's the first time I ever bought something from an youtube ad, but how could I not with the cute bee case? :D Love your videos!

  • @jeessssie968
    @jeessssie9689 күн бұрын

    Aww Ruby im just watching this thinking about how I used to watch you almost religiously when I was preparing to go into year 10 and telling my parents that I was going to be like you. I watched all of your back to school videos and daily routines, Christmas study with mes and vlogs. Now I'm just finishing my second year of university at UCL and it's still the same. Love your videos, always have, always will!

  • @duncanwills8939
    @duncanwills893917 күн бұрын

    Nice one Ruby. I admire your comfort with the quirky. I suspect that your family encouraged this. I still chuckle at the memory of a previous video in which the perfectly serviceable refrigerator in your family home has a hand-written sticker across the brand name, declaring it to be a SMEG. Wonderful!

  • @Rozzel161
    @Rozzel16116 күн бұрын

    Ruby you make us so happy with vlogs which are light , natural. Very proud of you dear, nearing one million soon. Studies with vlogs and so much knowledge deadly combination ❤❤❤❤❤❤, love from India

  • @mrsbertimus2645
    @mrsbertimus264517 күн бұрын

    Thanks for another fab vlog! Btw, I was trying to work out how to create a PDF last night and this morning you have shown me how to do it! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

  • @HowCaseySeesIt
    @HowCaseySeesIt16 күн бұрын

    These videos are lovely!

  • @afie_penangMY
    @afie_penangMY16 күн бұрын

    Great video, Ruby, Really enjoyed watching it !

  • @dominic5065
    @dominic506517 күн бұрын

    I find your videos ever so intriguing and beguiling. Listen to kiss on the rain by yiruma. I play this on such days.

  • @silvialogan9226
    @silvialogan922617 күн бұрын

    Reading the Jane Austen books and watching her films are very enjoyable. Do you ever want to read 'Lady Susan' and 'Sanditon'. 'The Girl Who Could Not Read' sounds interesting. Going to the Natural History museum and reading about the bees is very entertaining. Bees are beautiful insects who must be protected. Without them, we will not survive.

  • @PlanetImo
    @PlanetImo17 күн бұрын

    I didn't know about that PDF conversion trick. Thanks! :)

  • @georgiaadventure1675
    @georgiaadventure16755 күн бұрын

    OH MY GOOOD THE WONKA SOUNDTRACKKKK❤❤❤❤❤

  • @robm9837
    @robm983716 күн бұрын

    Ruby, I am an elderly man in middle America. I love following your adventures.

  • @LuoBinghe
    @LuoBinghe15 күн бұрын

    I've found that I love watching your vlogs while folding my clothes or organising paperwork, they make chores feel so much lighter and even relaxing. Also, I really need to give a chance to Jane Austen as well, since I'm not a big fan of romance, I've been putting off reading her books for years now, perhaps that's my sign. Oh and if you like The Girl Who Couldn't Read (or even if you dislike it), I highly recommend Florence and Giles, it's the unofficial prequel and, in my opinion, much better! When you think you know what's happening, it takes a 180° turn.

  • @ninasarah6972
    @ninasarah697217 күн бұрын

    I was wondered by the fact that I can't recognise this book by Gogol. And then I realised that it os originall (in russian) called "Notes of the madman". And the name on the book is just a quote from this book)

  • @michellemachesney1487
    @michellemachesney148717 күн бұрын

    i would love archive content/vlogs ❤❤❤❤

  • @Marymooau
    @Marymooau17 күн бұрын

    I have so many things with bees on them. Teapots. Teacosy. Cups. My dear old horse Buzz is 36 and he reminds me of bees. :-). I love Jane Austen. I have read sense and sensibility and pride and prejudice and now I’m on to Mansfield park :-) I throughly enjoy reading her books. ❤

  • @blixverse
    @blixverse14 күн бұрын

    Okiee now I wanna watch wonka too. The cover the book grief as a thing with feathers (didn't catch that properly) is so cool btw

  • @juliajones2283
    @juliajones228317 күн бұрын

    That potato pea and mint vegetables sounds delicious!

  • @kirstyhepworth7343
    @kirstyhepworth734313 күн бұрын

    Ruby I always love your videos

  • @sundaygirl006
    @sundaygirl00616 күн бұрын

    I utterly adore Jane Austen, she was a genius and was so ahead of her time. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books of all time. But you should try Persasion which is my second fsvorite and utterly wonderful. She wrote it in a race against time as she was dying from what is believeed to be Hodgekins disease ( I think). Emma is also wondewrful and one of my fsvourites.

  • @mi-jk4wz
    @mi-jk4wz17 күн бұрын

    I didn’t like Jane Austen either until I read Northanger Abby. From my recollection (and this was quite a long time ago) it’s gothic and a bit slow paced but the scenes she depicts are just perfect and somewhat nostalgic because they’re through the eyes of the naive Catherine. One of my favorite books and you have made me want to re read it!

  • @bolovesbooks7930
    @bolovesbooks793017 күн бұрын

    Your videos make me want to travel to Oxford so badly. I've already visited Cambridge and loved my time there.

  • @user-iq9wt5vs9h
    @user-iq9wt5vs9h3 күн бұрын

    I’ve got solution 4 you. 1 litre ice cold water 2 five tea bags. And this is gone in 2 the fridge 2 overnight. My favourite combination. P.S. If love Ruby Granger you love tea.

  • @anitaoliveira6279
    @anitaoliveira627917 күн бұрын

    I highly recommend "Emma" by Jane Austen. It's incredibly witty, one of my personal favorites. I believe you'll like it! 😊I also read "Northanger Abbey" and enjoyed it, particularly for its satirical elements.

  • @AnitaRadcliffe
    @AnitaRadcliffe17 күн бұрын

    I hope you enjoy Northanger Abbey! I feel like it's the black sheep of the Austen novels, so it's my favourite 😁 Also, Bridget Collins's new book is out. I'd love to hear what you think in your annual(?) review.

  • @LuciaGarcia-vb3do
    @LuciaGarcia-vb3do9 күн бұрын

    ruby this is so funny! please write a book in which you talk about the rain as youve just done here :)

  • @MelissaFreitas-mc8pp
    @MelissaFreitas-mc8pp15 күн бұрын

    "a biscuit tin is a necessity" YES!! 🤩😭😭❤

  • @angelakneller2880
    @angelakneller288017 күн бұрын

    Ps please May I ask what was the book that mentioned Narnia?? Ty x

  • @wifeyp1975
    @wifeyp197516 күн бұрын

    Ruby what are you going to do once you are finished your Masters? Not long now!

  • @astara3770
    @astara377017 күн бұрын

    A donut date sounds like such a successful and enjoyable day!! 😂❤

  • @milkkblush
    @milkkblush15 күн бұрын

    brushing teeth sounds at the beginning 😭😭😭

  • @fionahowellwrites5302
    @fionahowellwrites530217 күн бұрын

    I love your raincoat and matching hat! So cute. :) I also love the rain. Currently having a very wet May in New Hampshire, US.

  • @rhythmicelegance4670

    @rhythmicelegance4670

    17 күн бұрын

    I know someone who just drove up there yesterday. Nice area! 🗺️

  • @fionahowellwrites5302

    @fionahowellwrites5302

    17 күн бұрын

    @@rhythmicelegance4670 It is! Lucky to be here. 🙂

  • @99breyerproblems13
    @99breyerproblems1317 күн бұрын

    I can’t get into Austen either I’ve tried multiple times throughout my life.. I’m probably due for another try soon 🤓

  • @waftsofpetrichor
    @waftsofpetrichor17 күн бұрын

    Just curious to know. Have you witnessed or participated in any of the protests for Gaza taking place at Oxford? If so, I would love to hear about your experience! Also, I would love to see that archive vlog!

  • @chanilastname7217
    @chanilastname721714 күн бұрын

    My favourite Austen book is Mansfield Park. Maybe you'll like that one 🙂

  • @RubyGranger8

    @RubyGranger8

    14 күн бұрын

    I read it ages ago so maybe I’ll give it another go at some point! X

  • @joannasmith4793
    @joannasmith47936 күн бұрын

    Going to check out wild

  • @Tess-zv4xz
    @Tess-zv4xz17 күн бұрын

    Please correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't Wild deodorant the brand who started out bullying and bodyshaming people into buying their product? 😅I remember seeing a ton of commercials of theirs telling people they stink, that they're "disgusting" and the only way to fix it is to buy their product.

  • @Yesica1993

    @Yesica1993

    14 күн бұрын

    LOL! Isn't the point of deoderent to stop people from stinking?

  • @Tess-zv4xz

    @Tess-zv4xz

    14 күн бұрын

    @Yesica1993 Of course it is. The marketing they were going for wasn't the right way to go about it though. Evidently so because they got a lot of backlash for it and switched it up. I just thought I'd bring it to Ruby's attention because she feels strongly about bullying and she most likely doesn't know.

  • @sararobinson4106
    @sararobinson410613 күн бұрын

    Hi recently started studying latin any chanse we could have a vedio on You latin study routines/ methods?

  • @KB-bx9ui
    @KB-bx9ui15 күн бұрын

    Anyone else think of the Black Mirror episode with robotic bees, when Ruby mentioned how essential they are to the ecosystem?

  • @rawwbnoles4787
    @rawwbnoles478713 күн бұрын

    09:51 Woah! It's an American football field. It seemed unusual and somewhat random until I found there are two Oxford American football clubs. I wonder if they use the filed for practice.

  • @LeticiaCarvalho06
    @LeticiaCarvalho062 күн бұрын

    Hi Ruby,! On the Jane Austen front, I would recommend you read Emma, if after reading it you still don't like Jane Austen then it's a done deal but you should definitely give it a try. It's (in my opinion) her wittiest and most hilarious book. Let's say her pen was particularly sharp on that one. 😄

  • @ticketyboo2456
    @ticketyboo245617 күн бұрын

    I know what you mean about Austen. I love her work but I have a similar passionate dislike for the Brontes, especially Emily. Maybe now I'm older I should push myself to re-read Wuthering Heights... maybe😊

  • @Cevin.
    @Cevin.17 күн бұрын

    What’s that cool keyboard that you use for your iPad?

  • @kaylag9579
    @kaylag957916 күн бұрын

    I love persuasion by Jane Austen. I find I didn't enjoy Emma and pride and prejudice as much as the others, but I did enjoy the movies I then went back and re-read the books and found that I appreciate them more and enjoy them. Not favorites but that is ok.

  • @limeparticle
    @limeparticle17 күн бұрын

    Oh definitely upload the archive visit vlog! I crave the academic content 😻

  • @yesrab7563
    @yesrab756317 күн бұрын

    Plz upload with time❤

  • @mieldantal9950
    @mieldantal99503 күн бұрын

    Hi ruby, I really hope you’ll enjoy Jane Austen’s book. As a big fan of Jane Austen I must say that I found myself enjoying more books which are not as famous as pride and prejudice or emma. I advice you to read Mansfield park which is one of my favourite ! However I read it in French, so it might be different from you… Have a nice week !

  • @mattmorris5237
    @mattmorris523716 күн бұрын

    I am enjoying your Slightly Absurd videos very much! Your subtle ( and sometimes obvious ) sense of humor is wonderful and always brightens my days

  • @marthacampbell6188
    @marthacampbell618816 күн бұрын

    That is also my favourite salad and I thought it was discontinued too

  • @robincarroll1477
    @robincarroll147717 күн бұрын

    Buttered toast and raw carrots is underrated 🤗

  • @lesliegraham8478
    @lesliegraham847817 күн бұрын

    Wild "flavors" lol.

  • @Dhintheman
    @Dhintheman17 күн бұрын

    Do you think you'll do a phd ?

  • @hannahmartinez4259
    @hannahmartinez425916 күн бұрын

    Sort of random, but raw carrots are a great snack! They help remove excess estrogen for the body!

  • @Idk.anieke
    @Idk.anieke17 күн бұрын

    I made a playlist of almost all your videos that I binge watch when I study❤

  • @nnicollan
    @nnicollan17 күн бұрын

    Ruby, you look especially beautiful in this one 🌸

  • @kseniav586
    @kseniav58614 күн бұрын

    I think it's fine to not like universally adored authors like Austen, but I also think her books are super different. I didn't think much of her before I read Persuasion which is her last and less known work. It has gravity and earnestness that spoke to me on a personal level the way other books did not.

  • @mimishimaineko1173
    @mimishimaineko117316 күн бұрын

    Are The Vaults still open?!🧡They were in peril of not being able to stay in their current location.😟

  • @hsoderberg6505
    @hsoderberg650516 күн бұрын

    Coincidentally just prior to watching this I saw a news story that a curator from the NYC Natural History Museum has been arrested in Turkey trying to smuggle spiders & scorpions out of the country.

  • @WWS322
    @WWS32217 күн бұрын

    I have a mental disorder which makes reading less enjoyable. I do read some and I can look back in the pages and remember what I read, but I like guitar better though some times I'm too burned out to do much. I'm too burned out to read, that's it. I was angry all my life and today at age54 I wonder if I could have used my energy for something beneficial to others? William Blake was a mad genius and worked days for a living and nights for his own art. I don't see him as burnt. I guess we all can't be him.

  • @saswraith7746
    @saswraith774613 күн бұрын

    Ruby try reading 'Emma'! I think its the most fun, most gossipy, most joyful Austen.

  • @heata011
    @heata01117 күн бұрын

    Every time, someone mentioned Emma Bridgewater, I think I only live 15 minutes away from the factory.

  • @Drew-fx7ke
    @Drew-fx7ke17 күн бұрын

    D0 you see a difference between these two words - Love - vs- lust? I quote someone now, as saying " Love can always wait to give , But lust can never wait to get."

  • @KingYahwey
    @KingYahwey17 күн бұрын

    Glad you posted again!