Hey Ben, I rarely leave comments but I just wanted to say how much I appreciated your attitude to the break in. I feel like SO many KZbinrs would have made a massive deal of it with it in the title/thumbnail etc. but I love that you kept the children and the trees the focal point of the vlog rather than acting all entitled! You go, bro :)
@BenM_Motion10 жыл бұрын
I believe you have picked up on a great point here. Vlog focussed on the positive, not the negative. Spread the positivity :)
@hattiel71910 жыл бұрын
***** amen!!
@gorbon421210 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the kind of comment I wanted to make. He kept the bigger priorities first.
@reneechampagne408110 жыл бұрын
Well said! Ben's attitude says it all. Very inspirational all around. Great vlog. Sorry about your loss too.
@ryeconproductions226510 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@caraze92910 жыл бұрын
It takes a lot out of somebody to just say "forget it, stuff happens" when he lost stuff that's important to him in both physical and sentimental way. Respect to you Ben!
@ryeconproductions226510 жыл бұрын
Ben this vblog was inspirational. The way you handled the break in and kept positive your doing such a good job and being a great role model to many!
@tombroc767610 жыл бұрын
Ryecon Productions He inspires me everyday
@NxNiinja10 жыл бұрын
Watching this video gave me a huge inspiration and realization session! You started with Pumba being broken into and I immediately thought "Oh crap there goes a ton of money!" Then as you progressed into the Green Pop tree planting, I realized at the start of the day you lost money, now let's be honest you have a share of money (enough to keep you going at least) and having stuff stolen obviously will impact your account. But you planted trees at a less fortunate place. Those smiles, energy and happiness that one single act of planting trees gave all of those children were worth more than money can replicate! Ben, you're a true inspiration! I hope you realized as much as I did, that although you yourself lost money you gained the smiles and the opportunity to change that whole schools spirit and hopefully impacted many lives for the greater! Now that is something that can't be bought!
@harriet16019810 жыл бұрын
What is so great about this vlog is the fact that you chose to move on from the break in and focused more on the tree planting! You focused on the positives and ignored the negatives and that's what is inspiring. Something I and I'm sure others need to do more of!
@mandevillesisters10 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about your car Ben! Your attitude is so inspiring though! -A,x
@joshjoshjosh19010 жыл бұрын
It's so good how he deals with it! If my car was broken into, i'd just go home and cry...
@uptownflavor10 жыл бұрын
Damn! Welcome to the neighborhood. Didn't waste any time at all. I hope the house has a security system because they might try to break into the house next. I will say though that when you consider your car being broken into and compare it to the community service that you provided that day it is a drop in the bucket, eh? Life is so much more than our material possessions and sometime we lose focus of that. Goes to show how spiritually advanced you are that you didn't let it ruin your entire day.
@hamajangz10 жыл бұрын
Look at all those beautiful smiling faces @ 6:45. Bless Africa and her people.
@TreyPrankz10 жыл бұрын
Ben you're such a great humanitarian and philanthropist
@TreyPrankz10 жыл бұрын
***** That's why he's so blessed with his amazing life! He gives back and his main goal with making these vlogs are to make us happy! He's brilliant!
@aoibhinngeddis803910 жыл бұрын
So refreshing to see you not complain about the break in too much (which is horrible) but instead to concentrate on making the world a better place. Been subscribed since 3,000 and I'm so glad to see you doing well! Lots of lover from Ireland, P.S I hope Sam is loving it here :)
@mariannapgl10 жыл бұрын
A couple vlogs ago someone commented about it being dangerous to live on that area if you didn't have a safe place to pumba... I didn't took it serious and when you said they actually broke into my heart almost stopped lol guess she's more part of the brownies than I imagined. Keep on going Ben, always positive. 💜
@benbrown10 жыл бұрын
It's a very up-and-coming area. But to be honest you could get broken into anywhere in SA if you leave your car overnight with items on show. I love Woodstock & I don't want to live anywhere else now.
@mariannapgl10 жыл бұрын
***** To be honest, by what you say about the area in the vlogs, I'd probably choose to live there too! It's just a shame how these things happen, but that's just how life is! Plus, the house is AWESOME ;)
@sophiad839710 жыл бұрын
Jeremy is such a great inspiration love the positivity he influences on Ben. Well done Ben!
@TheJrowns10 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about the break in with Pumba, but I admire you with the positive attitude and making the best of your day with a smile on your face. Bless your little cotton socks and props to you Mr. Ben Brown keep up the good work!
@laurenodonnell165310 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben. I'm Lauren from Greenpop. So sad I missed out on meeting you (was still on honeymoon, which was awesome). Wanted to say thank you for planting trees with Greenpop the other day in Nyanga. When you are back in Cape Town, let's have a coffee and see if we can plant some more trees together. Beautiful video - thank you so much for your support!
@H2_59710 жыл бұрын
Over the years I've been watching Ben all the aspects of his life are always called Garry could be from the iguana, koala and all the animals he's discovered on his journeys and obviously Garry the tree from today you've gotta love Ben sometimes :)
@mandaaelizabethh945010 жыл бұрын
I love how even though you have had a negative morning with Pumba you pick yourself up and go and have a positive day!! You are a very kind human being! Hope Pumba isnt feeling too scared after the incident
@JustMurrayTV10 жыл бұрын
Always coming through with the positive vibes despite the negative things that go on, so inspirational man. Always inspiring me to produce better and more meaningful content
@joshjoshjosh19010 жыл бұрын
Ben is by far the best vlogger I have ever seen, it's so annoying that his channel is doesn't get as much recognition as it deserves :( Oh well, keep at it Ben! I'm sure you'll become as big as you deserve soon :)
@RideTheRidge10 жыл бұрын
Your life is so inspiring! I'm moving out in a year and I want to see the world😍
@RideTheRidge10 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that feels this way?
@GekkaBekkaNL10 жыл бұрын
ThisDudeDavid Same here man! It's awesome to see that he does what he loves. I'm planning to go to south africa this year!
@lynnemariefraser709410 жыл бұрын
We would love to have new adventurers like you join us and our mission, stay in touch with Greenpop if you're in SA, working with this organisation is the first work I've done myself and I am loving it!
@manyasankaran167710 жыл бұрын
Amazing to watch you engage with all these kids and have so much fun while doing something for the earth and local communities in South Africa.
@NotNathaniel_Taplin9810 жыл бұрын
Dude your life is so amazing! I was never really that adventurous until I watched your videos and now I can't stop. You may not realise it but your pretty inspirational.
@rdickinsondickinson10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful film. Great quality. Sharp colors. But most important, beautiful people.
@FabioFabs8810 жыл бұрын
Always a feel good vlog. Loved all the tree planting footage and the kids loving it so much! We all need to make more of things like this for our Earth. Thanks Ben :D
@start2night8710 жыл бұрын
I don't often leave a comment but today i feel the obligation to say to you how much i love your humor, your creativity and your way of living life. You have many steps of improvement to take yet but the path your are walking on is the one that inspires you and your audience! I really feel sorry for Pumba but the way your day continued after the breaking, was a drop of happiness, love, hope and optimism! "we are so young but we have so much hope" cheers to that Ben!
@theroflraptor10 жыл бұрын
Started watching your videos a few weeks back and I've become completely obsessed. Look forward to your daily upload every day, and it inspires me so much to one day make videos even half as good as yours. Stay awesome
@celimendez762010 жыл бұрын
Sorry Ben for what happened to Pumba, but you took it like a boss. You are a really good guy. And in my experience, living in a country where crime is on the rise, the best thing you can do is to put a car alarm. My cousin waited until it happened 4 times before installing the alarm, and ever since she did there hasn't been another break in. Hope everything is well!! And thanks for teaching us about GreenPop :D
@ChillGuyFromNC10 жыл бұрын
Bro my heart sunk when you said Pumba got broken into, my sincere condolonces!
@hannahpike114510 жыл бұрын
It's so lovely that you guys are helping to teach young kids about the environment! :')
@mskatherinetomato10 жыл бұрын
kids are awesome, how wonderful is that all this Jeremy's organization situation! Hope one day more people will be included in charity/helping programs)
@lilcdesigns10 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Just beautiful to see all sides of Africa and learn about cultures and things we might not ever see! Well done Ben!
@mrmihcabrown759610 жыл бұрын
I love how you didnt let the break in lay a shadow on this day...You always seems so happy with these little kids and you even let then play around with your iPhone and Camera :D You're such an amazing person. love you bye :)
@SorayaLuloah10 жыл бұрын
Ben you showed me so much with your attitude about pumba.. Sometimes we give so much importance to our material things and forget that we're ok and healthy, and that's a lot! You're a truly role model!
@Jandownunder9710 жыл бұрын
Ben ! I'm sorry about pumba, I love how you handled the situation so calmly. It's great seeing trees being planted.. makes me happy.
@dudelum10 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear of the break-in. I admire your reaction and attitude. Loved your tree-planting visit!
@YesterdaysFuture310 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about Pumba, Ben! I do admire the way you get on with the rest of your day. I absolutely love this blog, very inspiring and encouraging.
@izzyball299310 жыл бұрын
Jeremy's nails and hands are incredible!! And he plays guitar and all sorts!!
@BenjamRog10 жыл бұрын
Really inspiring Ben These days it's amazing to see children so excited about something as simple as a tree Fantastic man 😉
@denasafe10 жыл бұрын
Going to see those kids really gave me perspective on how a car break in is not the end of the world. It's about the future and helping those kids get the best possible because they are the future.
@worej00110 жыл бұрын
Those children radiate beauty in every single way!!
@sjoerdadema376410 жыл бұрын
your a big inspiration, your whole life is an example for how you can live the best with what you have! keep filming!
@shawnd877810 жыл бұрын
OMGoshh the little boy in orange with the cute little hat! He stole my heart. They were so beautiful.
@ElroyMcKay10 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the break-in brother. That is very unfortunate. That is not what Cape Town is about. Safe parking and an alarm are essential these days and it sucks. Hoping the insurance sorts it out quickly. Well done with that GreenPop effory btw. That is awesome.
@DaniConnorWild10 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about your car :(
@kaykayash898510 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be volunteering in South Africa at the end of this year/the beginning of next year for 3 weeks hopefully and watching you with these kids Ben and seeing their smiling faces just makes me want to do it more. You also inspired my sister and I to vlog our recent New Zealand trip so our family and friends could see what we were up to while we were away! You are such a good person, Ben! Love all your vlogs!!
@laurenodonnell165310 жыл бұрын
KayKay & Ash hey if you're in Cape Town, you should come visit us at Greenpop.
@kaykayash898510 жыл бұрын
I will most certainly take you up on that offer!
@SmileyAdventures10 жыл бұрын
I'll be there next week helping children with projects abroad! Will be awesome for sure
@kaykayash898510 жыл бұрын
Smiley Adventures That will be absolutely incredible! have fun!
@GabCarriere10 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben. 3 months ago I decided to travel by my own for a year around the world. Sometimes I feel a bit alone being away from family and friends but watching your videos always helps me going through the hard times. You are such an inspiring humain. Thanks for everything.
@kattensurikaten10 жыл бұрын
This is a really amazing vlog, Ben! It makes me so happy to see those kids so excited. And over something so simple as a tree. Living in Sweden, I'm constantly surrounded by trees, but it's different for these kids, and it's really, really amazing to see.
@Stphnleroux10 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your vlogs Ben! I think what you and Jeremy did for those kids will definitely go a long way. Keep up the good work!!!
@ErinsHoose10 жыл бұрын
Best attitude ever. No point in moaning about something that can't be changed!
@GPSedits10 жыл бұрын
Great vlog ben and loved how u focused on the kids and planting trees instead of dwelling on the break in :)
@mimsebass10 жыл бұрын
Hey! I´m currently interning with Greenpop and just saw this vid, thank you for contributing to such a great cause!!
@latishasmith143410 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the break in ben 😔 but apart from that this video with the kids and planting of the trees made me so HAPPY and SMILE through out the video 😄😊 good on you guys
@WIZiZTHEBIZ10 жыл бұрын
I really admire that your able to stay positive through the incident with pumba. This was one of my favorite vlogs you've posted. Keep it up ben !
@artist4510 жыл бұрын
What beautiful smiling faces!
@eloisedeacon609310 жыл бұрын
You did not deserve to be broken in, I send my regards to you!! Hope you can sort everything out! Such an inspiration how you still carry on the day, great encouragement! These things happen I suppose. I started watching your vlogs when you started traveling in Cape Town and I'm so obsessed now as you have such good photography skills and look at the world with open eyes! Btw I love you house, good luck with everything!
@kndrkaye110 жыл бұрын
This video brought tears to my eyes. The work that greenpop is doing is beautiful.
@laurenodonnell165310 жыл бұрын
Hey kndrkaye1 . I work at Greenpop so just wanted to say thank you for your comment. We are feeling a bit overwhelmed here with all the love :)
@kndrkaye110 жыл бұрын
@Helloiamjoe10 жыл бұрын
Ben! Just wanted to say a huge thank you for introducing us to Jeremy's music! Just downloaded his full album and love it!
@marksurgeon308810 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the car Ben. A good investment for Pumba or "pubes" would be some armored glass windows. Tho it can be expensive. Good luck!
@MartinGrauer10 жыл бұрын
or alarm, that would be nice as well to have..
@marksurgeon308810 жыл бұрын
***** yes... or a tank.. a tank would he nice aswell..
@JamesWoodTN10 жыл бұрын
Sorry about car. The tree planting made a better day though. New house looking great. Hope you can get glass replaced prior to departure.
@remotedarren10 жыл бұрын
Shitty news about Pumba but visiting the school put a smile on my face. Love the Greenpop idea.
@remotedarren10 жыл бұрын
Aye up ***** :)
@RMCVideographers8 жыл бұрын
We did something very similar in 2014 on a youth pastors course I did with a bunch of others. We went into a school like that and we worked with the kids and the teachers and did lessons etc. So awesome and so great to see this and brought back so many memories. Thanks Ben, those kids were all over you just like the kids at the school we were at as well. :-)
@KaelaAnn1810 жыл бұрын
"We are so young yet we have so much hope". This video has given me hope that my life will get better. I will turn myself around. Thank you for inspiring me every day, Ben.
@aliviawhitfield589210 жыл бұрын
Loving these vibes at the moment, such a rad outlook on life!
@samt209110 жыл бұрын
That is really, really fucking cool. Environmentally friendly; encouraging the youth to respect the environment; giving inspiration to the kids, providing jobs to the community. Yeah man congrats Jeremy on a sick idea
@PhillipMasemola10 жыл бұрын
Ben , it's very unfortunate that your car got broken into - although I've mentioned it a few times that Capetown is not safe . I would also like to recommend that when uploading your videos , please please please don't just stop anywhere "because there is good 3G" .
@BlakeDelSignore10 жыл бұрын
Very heart warming! Enjoyed watching!
@Stabripbeef10 жыл бұрын
Hope everything is okay! Sending good vibes from Oregon! Stay amazing!
@kyramioso9 жыл бұрын
Loved this vlog, captured what most of Africa is about! The disparity in wealth in South Africa is so vast, townships are a reality. Thanks for sharing, helps to portray a more well rounded depiction of Cape Town.
@DiamondFilms61610 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of different KZbinrs daily vlogs, and I honestly think Ben's are the best vlogs. No matter what he does in his day he always manages to get these nuggets of information into his vlog and I end up learning something new every time. So keep up the good work Sir. And try not to get lost or broken into.
@89nsa10 жыл бұрын
My goodness, those children are so beautiful.
@ismaali10 жыл бұрын
Ahh Ben I love your positivity! Sorry about Pumba, hope she gets better! And those kids melted my heart! They were so cute :')
@tonimactavish993710 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video. The children are so beautiful !
@LilyBailey510 жыл бұрын
Hey other viewer people, just a heads up: we can help Ben out a little bit financially (especially in light of the break in) by watching all pre roll ads without skipping through them, watching the video to the very end, and engaging with the video (commenting/liking). We can show our support by donating out time and our thumbs! And Ben, thank you thank you for setting such a positive example in the way you handle life's set backs. You truly do help make the world a better place.
@sourstrawberriesxx10 жыл бұрын
the part when they welcomed you guys was so beautiful i wanna cry
@TheMiiney10 жыл бұрын
I couldn't stop smiling and crying
@satusallantaus10 жыл бұрын
This made me so happy (: one of my fav of your vlogs!
@goldgreenandpurple17410 жыл бұрын
Excellent about Nicole's visa ! Lovely new home. Quality sheets wicked man!
@LionelJunior10 жыл бұрын
How are you always so calm and positive? Inspiring Ben ;)
@kaeecy10 жыл бұрын
Ben honestly you inspire me to be a better human everyday and just in general, thank you for being you! :)
@sarahzlatic296510 жыл бұрын
you're such an inspiration! much love ❤️🌳🌞
@Sianxy10 жыл бұрын
No way poor Pumba! Give him/her my love x
@Maria-iy3tw10 жыл бұрын
The thumbnail makes me smile so hard, it's the most adorable thing i've seen all day!
@4sLegacy10 жыл бұрын
this video put the biggest smile on my face
@bludelight10 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the break in. Greenpop seems like an incredible company.
@daniellawton915310 жыл бұрын
i thought i should just say what an awsome thing you guys are doing after seeing this i definatly will keep subscribing to you and you inspire me so much Ben thank you !!!!
@cronaldo295010 жыл бұрын
Jeremy: Who wants to name the tree Sunlight? Ben: Who wants to name the tree Gary?
@paulienilly389710 жыл бұрын
what a great company!
@danaml110 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paulien! So cool that Ben came planting with us and shared - so excited for so many new people to be seeing what we are up to!
@MrSoCal192210 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this blog
@captain.tripp.10 жыл бұрын
Benny boyyy ^.^ sorry to hear about Pumba, im not sure the police will be of much help, but maybe its worth letting them know. anyway, love the attitude & great vlog as usual !!👏
@marisanabriah10 жыл бұрын
so, i was reading your faqs and i realized you have a pura vida tattoo... i'm costa rican and it makes me so happy to hear that people share the love i have for my country ❤️ i love your videos!
@CheeekyCarley10 жыл бұрын
you should go back and watch his vlogs from when he was in costa rica they're amazing!!!!
@edgardperez316210 жыл бұрын
This open my eyes 😊
@4339rose10 жыл бұрын
Not a good house warming for you Ben but the children's faces were quite heart warming. You have a good attitude about not getting caught up in hate ....look forward to the future. Love and hugs to you and pumba.
@emv18810 жыл бұрын
Man, after seeing all your vlogs I wish I applied for an exchange to south africa. Everything looks so rad and such good causes to support everywhere
@dgaonniz410 жыл бұрын
Green Pop sounds absolutely amazing. I would love to work for a company like that.
@lynnemariefraser709410 жыл бұрын
***** I do and it's really amazing. As I am having a read through your comments I feel like I just have to share my passion and love for this awesome company. Check us out www.greenpop.org.
@notmtvorbet10 жыл бұрын
Green pop is such a great project, I hope they can continue their work! Sorry your car was broken into, I agree with the below comments that it's great that you focus on the positive.
@lynnemariefraser709410 жыл бұрын
notmtvorbet seems quite a few people are interested in/ already do know about Greenpop and their awesome work. This makes me super proud! We're learning and growing every day from strength to strength - so thank you!
@j3nn_3d10 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I can imagine another youtuber's title being: CAR THEFT! Then a thumbnail of broken glass on the ground. Then a 15 second clip of what actually happened. Then 15 minutes of watching them eat out three different times followed by a massage and hot tub.. because it's all just too much.
@modestnarcissist10010 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha, this comment made my morning
@haydoneverton416510 жыл бұрын
Wow, this comment pretty much sums it up, well said.
@j3nn_3d10 жыл бұрын
+R Gardner +Mark Bloggs +modestnarcissist10 +Its Haydon I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who had this thought! I think once one has been in the youtube game for so long..it's natural to want to enjoy the fruits of one's labor. I just hope he who will not be named will get bored soon and get back to it! Also, Ben has been killing it with his content lately! I'm super excited to see where his channel goes!
@j3nn_3d10 жыл бұрын
kayode kasali I can neither confirm nor deny that statement. ;)
@tiffanyu165010 жыл бұрын
Lol, I love how accurate this is. Hot Tub hahaha
@Mirthful-vj7ux10 жыл бұрын
Loves to everybody!!!
@digitalben535010 жыл бұрын
Jeremy seems like a top dude and Green Pop is a great idea!
@Fluantful10 жыл бұрын
Shame, no hate spiral today Ben. love ur enthusiasm :) So inspiring!
@LukeDudley10 жыл бұрын
Oh Ben, I feel for you man. I could hear the disappointment in your voice at the start of the video. Thinking of you dude!
@szekaisim715410 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA Ben you're obsessed with Gary, you've given this name to a goat, a tortoise, now even a tree lol