I graduated two years ago?! || rainy walks, Exeter & reflections on friendship

GIFTED - thank you so much to the Lord Haldon Hotel for having us! If you want to take a look, here is their website: lordhaldonhotel.co.uk/
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Frequently Asked Questions:
😇 How old are you? 23
📝 What are you studying? I am set to start my MA in English Literature at Oxford this autumn.
📚What are your favourite books? • 200 book recommendatio...
📚 Do you have a book club? Yes! You can join it here for free: fable.co/club/reading-with-th...
📝 Have you written a book? My life goal is to be a published author and make a living from writing and I am using this year to gain experience, build up a portfolio and work on a book with my agent. I have just finished the final draft of that book, as you can see in this video. I did self-publish a book about bullying when I was seventeen which is available on Amazon (amzn.to/3mdJKLm), but I'm slightly embarrassed by it now!
🎃 Do you have merch? I don't have merch in the traditional sense (I can't imagine selling something with my face or name on haha!), but I do have a stationery company where I sell planners for students. These are all designed with students in mind and follow models which I've used when planning my studying. Our products are printed in pastel colours on recycled paper: bit.ly/3wgsR85
🍵 What's your favourite tea? That's a REALLY hard one, but I think I'd have to say the B&B Chocolate Digestive Tea: bird-and-blend-tea-co.sjv.io/youwilllovethisone (affiliate link)
0:00 intro
0:25 Arriving in Exeter
2:13 Hotel & room tour
3:11 gift basket!
5:14 dinner
6:38 a cosy movie night
7:28 exploring in the rain
8:28 breakfast
9:41 a walk
11:05 planning & lunch
12:17 what's in our bag/pockets?
12:51 walk number two (ft a mini castle!)
16:38 back at the hotel for a slow evening
17:59 Thursday morning
20:42 another afternoon in Exeter
23:59 outro

[@belwynne1386]

This vlog is an ode to friendship. It’s also a nod to growing up. Someday your bedroom at your parents home will also feel both beloved and remote. Congratulations, you are navigating adulthood with grace.

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

why will that be remote. wont the house pass down to ruby?

[@doris_1325]

❤ "Blakley is my closest friend, my favorite person!" What beautiful words! 😭

[@juliajones2283]

Ruby thank you for saying if you don’t have friends now you will in the future. I needed to hear that. So glad you have each other as best friends and that you had a wonderful time. Xx

[@kumi.y1185]

I love videos like this between you two. When I was young, I had dreams and worries.I feel the richness of my life because I have best friends who can share them and enhance each other. It's a lovely time for you and Blakey to have tea and chat over snacks.Oh, I'll call my best friend like that too.Then we'll lie down on the grass reading, and stay up all night chatting with cookies and tea!❤❤

[@omari9593]

Nostalgia, no matter how long ago something was, is a powerful thing!

[@hananebouslahi1433]

Dear Ruby, loneliness is a feeling, and being alone doesn't necessarily mean that you are lonely. I believe that being with a few people with good quality is way better than being with many toxic people. I enjoyed the trip with you, it is so calming. Thankyou and Love you the way you are.

[@catreadsabunch]

Ruby, I feel like I've never seen you so happy! I'm glad you have found Blakeney. Your friendship is so beautiful. Sending hugs 💕

[@pim1234]

Try to keep up your friendship, I know my best friend for 57 years now and believe me it keeps getting better because you have mutual history.

[@TheLeaveTaking]

What a blessing, to have a friend with whom you can visit old castles and share books! :)

[@Gabrielgard]

Yeeep!!!

[@Mav047]

😢😢

[@lesliegraham8478]

A life with a special person is a life well spent❤

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

or special pets

[@silvialogan9226]

Ruby, you are right to say that even if a person does not have any friends now, does not mean that they are not going to have friends in the future because you never know. You might meet a new person whom you like and shares the same interests with you. Blakely seems like a very nice girl whom anybody can make friends with.

[@rawlyroo5975]

Friendship like this is so pure and so priceless. So happy to see you enjoying time together ❤

[@wills681]

Love the book dispenser. If memory serves, Penguin books were partly inspired by the absence of portable reading material at Exeter Central railway station, a few minutes away from Exeter St Davids.

[@jeannelynskey6946]

OMG! A book vending machine?? The best thing ever!

[@denisripley8699]

A memorial plaque commemorating Penguin Books founder Sir Allen Lane is located at Exeter St David’s railway station. The orange plaque, commissioned by Sir Allen Lane’s daughter Clare Morpurgo and designed by Penguin Random House, recognises Sir Allen’s contribution to British publishing and commemorates the location where he conceived the iconic sixpenny paperback.

[@jolloyd2293]

l graduated from Exeter decades ago and my lovely housemates from that time are still some of my closest friends..We really treasure those ties. I understand what you mean about returning and it feeling dream like. The same and yet not the same.And we are all the same and yet not the same too. Time and life has passed, yet the common experiences we shared and the things that made us all friends in the first place still hold true.

[@kyliestark7356]

Friendship - the jumping together of the human heart and a relationship where silence shared is more powerful than words xxx

[@diannearends2840]

Lovely vlog! Even cried a little. Friendship can create such an empowering feeling! But that makes it hard when you can’t enjoy that feeling. Absolutely loved that you said that everyone deserves a friendship, because I couldn’t agree more. And to everyone reading this while feeling lonely. That was me a few years ago. But wait a few years and you will be surrounded by gorgeous people. Just because you’re shy, introverted or insecure, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a beautiful friendship. Believe in yourself! ❤

[@amandaspence1971]

A vending machine for books! Something I never knew I needed until I saw it. Wonderful! Looks like you had a lovely getaway with your friend. Thanks for sharing!

[@han7650]

What you're saying about friendships is exactly how I feel, I would love you to speak in a video about how you made your friends, how you approached them and got close 🥰

[@susanjmoore5154]

One of the loveliest videos you have ever made❤

[@bolovesbooks7930]

Your videos are always so inspiring and calm. I've been following your channel for a while now, and it has kept motivated to study.

[@jamiedianne6778]

Ruby and Blakeney vlogs make me so happy! Your friendship is wonderful. ❤

[@laurawright27]

This is just the loveliest video and your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you :-)

[@RubyGranger8]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@kimcogo]

What a lovely tribute to your friendship!

[@kyliestark7356]

The rain creates a new lense to view the world thru. A cleaner clearer fresher one . I love it xx

[@RubyGranger8]

this is such a lovely perspective!

[@robin231176]

"It's the way you approach it with optimism", yes, that's Ruby!

[@angelakneller2880]

I am in no way jealous but it is so good to have close friends like you have. I don’t really have any friends like that where I live and tend to be the youngest person at most places I go to especially church. Keep working at keeping these friendships they are a blessing to be able to have friends that get you and you get them xx sending love and hugs x

[@allisongracehall5457]

Thank you, Ruby! You give me hope for one day finding true kindred sprits in friendship again.

[@billoddy5637]

I’m so eager to watch this, for some reason. Nostalgia, probably.

[@tonyharvey45]

Beautiful video of a beautiful friendship. Lovely to see you in Exeter again, Ruby. I imagine that brought back many memories. I was around the city over Easter, but missed you, probably, only just. I live really near the cathedral. Thank you for your inspiring vlogs. ❤xx

[@ianmurphy9955]

I felt that when Ruby talked about buildings etc telling stories and going back to a place you once knew that's the feeling I get everytime I go back to my hometown

[@roman-cu1cw]

This video made me smile. You look genuinely happy and relaxed here.

[@RavenStorm1031]

ruby you are very wise in ur young years and i love the friendship you have with blakley!

[@rooksmuck]

This scenery makes my heart sing ❤

[@AO2437.]

Your thing about friendship, totally got me and I fully agree, had no real friends at school and now I have such a great best friendship like you and Blakney have, so yes, friendship will come, you just have to find your people which you will, maybe you just have to look somewhere else

[@nfj72]

It's always nice to go back to see what has changed or what hasn't changed can't believe it's 2 years since you left you spent 4 years studying there I I remember your first video at Exeter

[@oliveee297]

I'm visiting London soon for the first time since moving back home after studying/working there for 4 years so I think I'm going to have similar feelings as you here. So nice to see you having fun with your friends Ruby, look after yourself in Oxford

[@samfoster619]

It’s lovely to see a special friendship in action, what a great vlog Ruby xx

[@dogood7337]

It's wonderful to have a best friend, especially at you age, enjoy it as much as you can! Unfortunately people can grow apart (especially in their 30s) and the person who once was your best friend can turn their back on you while you are going through very difficult times. And so the friendship ends. So much sadness and disappointment. Hope this doesn't happen to you & your friend B.

[@thetiredworm2100]

Such a gorgeous vlog, your videos are a real confort

[@vidjournal]

I absolutely adore your friendship ❤️

[@parcalibulutlu]

Oh Ruby it's so nice to watch you grow ☺

[@alalyaalsabah2466]

Oh this vlog is gold 🥰 thank you Ruby I needed to hear those words

[@vixikie]

You two are so similar to each other, almost like twins haha. It is a dream to have a friend that is basically another version of yourself.

[@sydneyhart]

You’re my favorite bookworm!

[@maryelizabeth6542]

What a fun trip! You both are lovely, and I love the joy and beauty you find in everything. You've inspired me so much to travel and read more literature. I'm reading Jane Eyre now. How lucky you are to have a best friend, who is like a sister, with so many common interests. Your videos are such a relaxing pleasure to watch. 💜

[@lauraelise5095]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours Ruby! Your friendship with Blakeney is beautiful. ❤

[@zaaratahreem1821]

How amazing everything was in this video is just pperfect

[@SeerOfTime577]

Absolutely beautiful vlog, Ruby!

[@annilyskye-jeffries3522]

This is a gorgeous video! I was at Exeter University some years ago and made magical friends who became my favourite people. Thank you

[@reginatews3859]

This vlog feels like a time travel ❤

[@sugargreen6912]

Ruby, u always can make so wondenful video ! thank u and love it !

[@elli934]

I've lived in Exeter my whole life, and I always found it interesting seeing places I recognized on your channel

[@butterfly16019]

Love your friendship!!

[@amysiebert4752]

This was so beatiful 🥺❤

[@KB-bx9ui]

We all just need, that one person... ❤️

[@kasiag4274]

I recently read The Miniaturist (found it in a second hand bookshop called The Books in Warsaw over a year ago) and one of the many cool aspects I found was how you could see that the main character did not feel in control of her own story, as if there was an author (the miniaturist) knowing what was going to happen next!

[@waftsofpetrichor]

this video made me cry. i’ve gone through and am going through the same thing. i’ve been bullied in school. every friendship i made ended somehow - my first best friend had to go out of town ans we lost contact, my second best friend turned out to be a two-faced manipulator who spread rumours about me and turned all of my classmates against me, causing them to exclude me for years and thus becoming the reason for my trauma; and, my third best friend and i mutually decided we were better as just friends because of a misunderstanding as a result of a communication gap...she’s still a good friend of mine. but often i think that she is not. I fear that this one and only friendship that I have will come to an end like all the other friendships I've had soon. at one point, i also convinced myself that my own company was the most enjoyable and i don't need any friends. But then I realised the void of lonliness that is growing inside me. Now i remind myself that hope is never lost; and that, perhaps, thie friendship that I have won't end, and that if it does, I'll make friends in the future...

[@giorgia7254]

Ruby what an amazing vlog! So heartwarming! Makes me want to make a big hug to my best friend 🥹

[@johnnath6982]

Nice rubyy. I love your videos and they are sooooo inspiring

[@Gladioli10]

I loved this vlog so much, your friendship with Blakeney is so beautiful ❤

[@strwbberi19]

BRB asking Penguin Randomhouse to put book vending machines in the US; that's so cool!!

[@Lucas-ug6zs]

Such a beautiful and joyous video! You and Blakley are truly cut from the same cloth.

[@henrydiao2172]

hey Ruby, you are soooo amazing, love your vedios so much, enjoy your days!

[@markwilliamson9140]

Nice to have friends isn't it Ruby , it's a good video. I think I'm going write a story about friendship. You inspire me Ruby. Bless you much 👍😁👍

[@kirstierobshaw57]

Hi Ruby, I love your videos and so pleased you came back to Exeter exploring the beauty of the Devonshire countryside (my favourite place is Haldon Belvedere I walk there at least once a week to clear away the cobwebs). I’m thankful each day that I get to live here x

[@sebasthian_serrano]

este es uno de esos videos que te llegan al corazón 😇💓🙏

[@GuntherFjord]

i love a true friendship

[@ervinslens]

Such a beautiful and professional editing and filming my friend. Love it

[@JessicaSalenaOrtiz]

✨❤️VERY LOVELY ❤️✨

[@sueherring1082]

The Minaturist is one of my favourite books enjoy x lovely friendship vlog

[@maninder7743]

Loved this vlog ❤

[@heidit8682]

How wholesome this was!! I thoroughly enjoyed watching along 😇

[@RubyGranger8]

Thank you for joining us! :) xx

[@sofiajuarez522]

this made me cry 🤧

[@ana_muumibrav]

It's so amazing to have a best friend! my relationship with my best friend Liza is almost the same! I totally understand you! It's so amazing to have a soul mate! For me finding friends is also a complicated task... English landscape just makes me smile! It leaves me speechless every time I see it in your fabulous videos! Thank you so much!

[@idolivercampos]

Books, are my life !

[@MariaMedeiros]

oh how wonderful!!!!!!!

[@annikaa.3854]

Such a nice video! Really enjoyed it xx

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Beautiful!

[@user-qd1tl6rj6r]

Adore you Ruby. I feel so lame in saying but you are a fresh flower, opened with curiosity drawn to the light. ❤

[@arizonajen7577]

How has it been two years? Love the book vending machine. Our county library now has vending machines in several places througout town and the country.

[@sidsm3978]

the English countryside is so beautiful. It looks like a scene from novel or a movie. The picturesque scenes makes me nostalgic even though i've never been in England or other parts of Britain. thank you for this video.

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

I agree. I am from Canada and while we have some amazing nature here, it just feel very "wild". Whereas the English countryside feels like it speaks so many stories and has coexisted with humans for a very long time. Also the rolling hills make for an almost dreamlike setting.

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

the people who say if you dont have friends there is a reason you dont are the same people who bullied people for being ''weird'' in school, those people can never be alone and dont know who they are when not surrouned by their ''friends''

[@victoriah.2083]

Kindred spirits! ❤

[@carlybenarbia9193]

Lovely vlog xx

[@rawlyroo5975]

The hotel looks amazing ❤

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

i didnt have any friends at school or university, i spent all my time at uni locked in my halls bedroom, while my flatmates mocked me inthe kitchen and called me weird, i have ocd and social anxiety. also now i am 34 and still have no friends and am bullied still an outcast, but i dont care i am happy alone, i have my cats, my dog and my little garden flat surrounded by flowers and trees

[@lasairionascarff1974]

Omg yess the body by bill Bryson is such an amazing book, so cool that they had it in the vending machine !:)

[@hodgettsfamilypn]

They say we can count our true friends on one hand x. Btw thanks for the memory of messing about in a red telephone box, 10p for a short call and somewhere to shelter from the rain, back in the 1980's lol!

[@charlierandall6839]

Oh my goodness I thought I saw you. I was walking by the cathedral with my daughter but I convinced myself it wasn't you. Also cake or death is amazing I love their brownies x

[@user-sp1nb9bb1w]

I know it's a little early, but happy birthday Ruby!! 🎈 🎂

[@ioanagrancea6091]

When?

[@user-sp1nb9bb1w]

@@ioanagrancea6091 Her birthday is on May 17, but lately she's been taking about two weeks to upload a video, so I wanted to congratulate her beforehand.🎂

[@ioanagrancea6091]

Thank you so much for the answer! So nice of you​@@user-sp1nb9bb1w

[@user-yg8om1jx8q]

I love this one so much. I am wondering, do you also journal to document glimpses of your life? Or do you rely merely on filming yourself and your special moments?

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

Now I want to visit Exeter! I graduated college 9 years ago, but doesn't feel that long...still have dreams about it. LOL I love visiting New Orleans though (where I went to college). I've visited since I was 8, since I have family there. Lots of nostalgia! :)

[@JockoJonson17]

Points for Miss Granger. 👍

[@U2berka]

Love this vid❤

[@laurenpleace3506]

Those vegan pastries look incredible 🥰

[@32446]

Most people will find their tribe at some point. Also some people find it difficult to make friends if they have social impairments. Not everyone is the same. I’m glad you have Blakeney.

[@xohyoshidae43]

It's so lovely to see you have such a wonderful friend. Unfortunately for me, I'm still how you used to be. I personally still struggle to make friends and connections, even as an adult. I hope someday that I will be able to meet someone who I can call my best friend.

[@youritaliantutor]

Carina Exeter! I liked it. I met many nice people there some years ago. I also visited some places near Dartmoor Park and I ate a very good pizza there (Berto's) 😋

[@liredelis]

How magnificent your kindred spirit adventure is🤎

[@angelajane3679]

Yeyy I'm early! Btw, hi Ruby. I hope you have a great week! 💚✨