how I romanticise autumn and winter

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[Anne]

A little fun fact about the trees turning yellow: the yellow is actually always in the leaves (the pigments), but the green (chlorophyll) overtakes it during spring/summer. When autumn starts the trees doesn't give the leaves much or any energy anymore and the leaves start to die off (including the chlorphyll inside), which causes the yellow/orange pigments to be more 'dominant'. So the autumnal colours are actually always present in the leaves (even during summer) :)

[Pumpkiwi]

Many people are saying she doesn't have to defend herself, while I agree with it, it's very helpful to some of us to hear that, even though we know her intentions are pure. When I started watching Ruby's videos I used to live in a third world country in a middle income household and wasn't as privileged, now I live in Europe and earn enough to have a lifestyle similar to ruby's and be in similar surroundings but my younger self would've loved to hear that people who are fortunate are appreciating it. I appreciate anyone who realises that because I've had both perspectives and most people only have one so it's difficult to appreciate this life when you haven't seen the lack of it, and I have respect for Ruby to realise these things. Perhaps because of Ruby I am now able to appreciate my life more than I would've if I hadn't come across her videos :)

[mitzloo]

You don’t have to defend yourself and your life all the time. If people find issue with the way you live, then that’s their problem and not yours. Lovely video.

[dandelionryu]

I really appreciate Ruby for pointing out how romanticising can be easier for some than others. It’s something important to recognise that I think we should reflect on more, particularly in autumn and winter as we enter this cost of living crisis. Thank you <3

[AMI-qvwc]

I’m not really a fan of colder weather but I can understand how some people find autumn and winter as the most beautiful seasons!

[kaylag]

You don’t need to explain. You are allowed to show us how you romanticize your life. I work full time, a mom and help my husband with his work and I still try and romanticize my life. There is no right or wrong way of doing it. You don’t need to say your privileged or any of that you are just doing it your way. Whoever has an issue are envious. We all tell our own stories exactly as you said and you are sharing yours. Please don’t feel the need to defend your life. It’s your life. I adore your videos.

[jamieraintree]

I love the way you explain how romanticizing changes the effect and feeling of the same situation. I'd never really thought about how to explain romanticizing, but that captures how I experience it perfectly!

[feli]

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years and I don‘t usually leave comments, but I really felt the need to say this. I‘ve been struggling a lot with my mental health recently, falling back into old habits and bad coping mechanisms etc. but watching your videos always inspires me so much to keep going and keep trying to get better. Your energy is so warm and loving, it‘s truly incredible. Your channel is honestly such a safe space for me. I guess I just wanted to express my gratitude for the wonderful work you do, so from the bottom of my heart: Thank you for being my inspiration!

[alexandrastochici]

I just wanted to say that your videos are always like a warm cup of tea in the middle of October. Keep on going and congratulations for everything that you achieved so far!

[Yesica]

I appreciate when people highlight beauty and even more so when they seek to share it! Why would anyone have a problem with that? This world and our individual lives can be difficult and painful and stressful. We NEED beauty in our lives! Thank you for sharing yours.

[ClareKix]

This time of year is when I miss my mum the most. I'd love to go out and celebrate my birthday, go on shopping trips with her and sit in little coffee shops. She passed away when I was 13, almost 7 years ago now, and I really miss all the days out I was fortunate enough to have with her when I was younger. I'd definitely love to sit down and have a chat with her now that I'm 20 as I feel like I'd really value those little moments with her more.

[Rinzler.]

I was walking in the rain the other day and had my parker or jacket on and the hood over my head… i had a thought at that time and removed my hood and just walked along taking in the rain as it fell on my head and face, you’re so right Ruby there is just something exhilarating and grounding with that experience.

[yerushalisanne]

I love your style of editing, the cinematicness of it. (That’s not even a word, but you get what I mean) I think your videography style is so representative of autumn, and I’m here for it!! And thanks for the tips, I’ll try to appreciate my privileges and the beautiful moments in my life more.

[angelahampson]

It’s about time Ruby was given her own tv series ❤❤❤

[anitas]

I love romanticizing the seasons. I love each season differently, but the cooler ones are my favorites. I feel so much myself in the rain also!! My favorite thing.

[nikolkuhar]

I realised ever since I started romancizing my life I became so much happier, my everyday anxiety attacks now became only one day of a week. I appreciate people, nature so much more. I work at grocery shop, yesterday I was selling pumpkins outside of the store. Raven landed on a basket just looking around. I took picture and that made me sooo happy, later I just chatted with my coworker and appreciated that I have people to talk to, to joke around with. So even depressive looking job is much more enjoying if you are appreciating small things. I also study Geological engineering in uni, first year. And just being there makes me gratefull. I can't even make a list of how much things I am gratefull for and I think that's when I know that I am in right mindset

[Tharushi..]

Compared to other vloggers, your personality is so unique! Your lifestyle also inspires me, so keep going!

[hannahdigitals]

cozy sweaters and warm drinks are always my go to

[fluffytummy]

Kids, J.R.R Tolkien went to Oxford, not Cambridge.

[VictoriaPichel]

'I feel more like myself when it's raining'. I'd never thought I'd ever find someone who said those words, which seem right out of my mind. That's how I feel! Rain has such bad rep, and it's so beautiful. I usually go out and take pictures, feel it on my face, the smell, the drops hitting the soil, rain is rather unusual where I live so I tend to make the most of it asap. This video has to be one of my favourite of yours. Autumn is and will always be my absolute favourite season, and I am a bit jealous of you all in the northern hemisphere!!