Hey. I’m Ben. My hobbies include longboarding, creating sandwiches, collecting clothing that no one else will buy, and making up handshakes. Toted as the “IT guy” of the group because my computer skills are “bad” I spend most of my time trying to rotate pictures in word documents. I like things, including Christopher Guest movies, live music, and original haircuts. I guess it’s fair to say that I don’t like to take no for an answer. This has definitely led me into a bit of trouble, but I’ll take it. Somewhere along the way I learned that if you truly want something, it doesn’t matter how many people tell you off. I’m doing this project because my life moves pretty fast and I don’t want to be looking back before I have had a chance to live it. Good talk, I’ll see you out there.
Age: 22
School: University of Victoria (Victoria)
Hobbies: traveling, skimboarding, stapling
Role on the Team: schmoozer, manager
Favorite List Item: #57: Tap the Sticks at an AC/DC Concert
(Ever since I missed seeing them live in grade 10, I haven’t been able to forgive myself.)
Favorite Completed: #58: Ride an elephant (Thailand)
Quote:
“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.”
– Anonymous
You are a group of the most wicked guys I’ve ever read about. keep rockin’ out, you’re inspiring many.
Comment by Elise — September 22, 2007 @ 10:16 am
Custom Designed Clothes…
I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…
Trackback by Custom Designed Clothes — September 28, 2007 @ 8:59 pm
Ben! Was great to meet you and your boy band ;).. us yelpers are still talking about. Good luck with #79. I emailed Ellen as I’m always in favor of dancing during the day. Too bad I dont see “Ride on a Vespa round S.F.” on here.. lol.
best wishes
hd
Comment by HD — October 5, 2007 @ 10:17 am
So we drove past you guys going north on I-5…right past UW. It looked like YOU were driving. You honked at us as we honked at you. I smiled. Now I’m here…checking this out.
MUCH LUCK.
Your advertisements on the side of your ‘Penelope’ as you call her actually work.
Need help in Seattle, hit me up!
Natassia
Comment by Natassia — October 20, 2007 @ 11:26 pm
Hi pornstar,
i´ve just seen a couple of the “buried life” episodes (i can´t quite remember whether it was on youtube or youporn;-)
but anyway, i have to admit that your project is pretty wicked. respect!!!
wish u all the best from the frosty germany
yours iceman
Comment by Philippsen — October 30, 2007 @ 11:08 am
big ben… glad to have met you. quite inspiring. maybe in the future i’ll be less tied down. be good.
Comment by little nina — October 30, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
Yep! The Yelpers are still asking about you all! They want to know when am I going to bring you all as my +1’s again. They all loved you guys . . . Love these bios and pics.
Comment by Rachel — December 8, 2007 @ 12:13 am
Hi, I was wondering how old you were? I know it is a wierd question but i am just curious.
Comment by Haylea — December 14, 2007 @ 2:15 pm
Hey ben,
The website looks great. I hope you are having lots of fun. This project is very inspiring. I am always impressed. Take care.
Love,
Ariel
Comment by Ariel Goldman Jones — January 31, 2008 @ 1:49 am
hi guys, just wanted to say hi from France,im totaly agree with you smoke your life before your life smoke you!
Comment by Milla — April 24, 2008 @ 9:26 am
you should try the ukelele….it’s a small instrument packing a lot of good old music…. good luck!
aloha from NYC!
Comment by Kina — May 31, 2008 @ 7:59 pm
u guys r awesome
but dude..
#58 is see a dead body not ride an elephant
unless its been changed
anyway
carry on what your doing, me and my friends started a list like yours, thats how i found ur site
Comment by Ryan — June 1, 2008 @ 9:38 am
This is in response to your blog regarding not having chosen an instrument to learn to play. Either you or Ben should try playing the dulcimer. Whichever one of you is more “mellow” aka bohemian. The instrument is not mainstream yet it’s got a great sound. The other one of you might want to try the harmonica.
Comment by Wendy — June 2, 2008 @ 7:13 pm
I watched the “Bucket List” Tonight and got inspired. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor last August and would like to start my own list. I ran a search on the Internet and came across your site, truly inspiring. If you are ever in Maine look me up I have many hopes and dreams to share.
Thank you
Raina
Comment by Raina — June 24, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
Hey Ben, my friend has like da cutest crush on you ever! We made a little combined list of our own and she has meeting you as one of hers so I would appreciate it if you could help me out! =) OMG I hope she doesn’t read this
Comment by Yara — July 25, 2008 @ 5:21 pm