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Category: Wild Thoughts

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Sustainable habits for the lazy

Living sustainably sounds great – but so many things are just so difficult to implement. But that’s okay. Start small! Continue reading Sustainable habits for the lazy

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt24. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

What does it feel like to fall out of love?

What does it feel like to fall out of love? Continue reading What does it feel like to fall out of love?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt20. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

And what do you think about Valentine’s Day?

What’s your opinion on Valentine’s Day? Do you like and celebrate it? Or do you look more critically at the day of love? Continue reading And what do you think about Valentine’s Day?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt14. February 2025Leave a comment
A Better World, Frontpage, Wild Thoughts

How compliments make everything better

In my opinion, giving someone a compliment is one of the easiest, yet most effectives ways of making someone else’s life more beautiful. Continue reading How compliments make everything better

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt11. February 202511. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

Does donating really make you happy?

Does donating, giving, helping make you happy? What are the circumstances that need to be in place for you to feel good about it? Continue reading Does donating really make you happy?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt10. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

What makes a healthy relationship?

There is no magic formula that makes a relationship work with absolute certainty – but there are definitely clues. Continue reading What makes a healthy relationship?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt8. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

Love and being in love – what’s the difference?

Love, the most wonderful of feelings. But what is the difference between loving someone and being in love? Continue reading Love and being in love – what’s the difference?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt5. February 20251 Comment
Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

What is happiness?

Feeling happy is probably the best emotion one can feel. And working towards it is incredibly rewarding in every aspect of your life. Continue reading What is happiness?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt3. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

Do long-distance relationships work?

Being in a long-distance relationship can be difficult, but you can make it work, if you get and stay on the same page. Continue reading Do long-distance relationships work?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt31. January 20251. February 20253 Comments
Frontpage, Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

How to say “No”

Learning how to say “no” is one of the most important things I’ve learned for my well-being. And you should, too. Continue reading How to say “No”

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt25. January 20251. February 2025Leave a comment

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Hallihallo and guten Tag here at Zimtstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), where you can find a collection of things I find highly irritating about the UK, absolutely wonderful, or weird.

My name's Ellie and I'll be the one making you read dad jokes when you least expect it.

What do you call a magician's dog? That's right. A labracadabrador.

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"Why are chicken the funniest animals?"

"beCAUSE!"

Welcome to Zimstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), German for "cinnamon dust"; my little canvas for things that my brain comes up with or that I experience living in England.
I'm always happy to answer questions about migration, cultural differences, and why British bread sucks!

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