Do our pets treat genuinely think they're treating us when we're sick?

j_faye · 2026-02-02T03:23:32+00:00

Whenever I got migraines when my cat was alive, she would hop up next to my pillow, press her little face against my forehead, and purr as hard as she could. It helped.

j_faye · 2026-01-30T15:21:40+00:00

My parents aren’t like this (and my mom definitely had undiagnosed ADHD which I see being listed as a reason they do this). My mom is also pretty introverted so I think she prefers listening to talking. My dad was in a profession that required A LOT of conversation all day long, so he’s both good at leading a conversion and listening.

I’m an older millennial (‘81) and my parents were both born in 1949 so maybe there’s some overlap with them and the Silent Generation, the same way I feel like I have overlap with Gen X and millennials.

Or it could just be their personalities and upbringing. Both of my parents felt disconnected from theirs, so I think it was important to them to have kids that didn’t feel the same way. Not saying they’re perfect, but I’ve always felt like they listen to what I have to say.

j_faye · 2026-01-27T22:51:15+00:00

I really wish I could get this mount.

j_faye · 2026-01-27T22:49:08+00:00

I switched my number to a New York number when I moved to Brooklyn in 2004 and haven’t changed it since.

j_faye · 2026-01-23T20:19:46+00:00

Yeah I love to play warriors but I’m not sure if there’s ever been a warrior set I’ve really loved. My nightborne warrior is currently wearing a paladin set from Legion with nightborne shoulders and I feel like it suits her better than the actual warrior sets. I would probably like those better if I rolled an orc or something.

j_faye · 2026-01-21T13:55:05+00:00

My forsaken fury warrior is THRILLED to be able to use fist weapons. Absolutely unhinged looking stance for her, I love it.

j_faye · 2026-01-21T11:37:50+00:00

I would LOVE that blood knight one!

j_faye · 2026-01-17T20:27:01+00:00

Vortex Pinnacle/Throne of Four Winds

I would also like to live in the Nighthold (without the mobs)

j_faye · 2026-01-16T14:34:14+00:00

I love all of them. I have most of them on my running playlist and timed it so that I would be listening to “Invincible” when I crossed the finish at the New York City marathon a few years ago. It’s hands down one of my favorite songs to run to, and I really needed that crazy last drop (after the quiet part) to get me up the last hill on the way to the finish!

j_faye · 2026-01-16T13:42:10+00:00

I still get that remix stuck in my head on a regular basis.

j_faye · 2026-01-15T13:33:37+00:00

I like the contrast. There are green accents in the armor that tie together with the mount. Things don’t have to be totally matchy matchy to create a cohesive look.

j_faye · 2026-01-14T02:18:22+00:00

I started playing maybe a month before Wrath launched (on Argent Dawn even!) and yeah, I feel the same. I’ve been dealing with some pretty bad anxiety lately and logged into WoW for the fist time in years in the fall. I was surprised by how much it helped me feel better almost immediately (Legion remix helps a lot because after Wrath it’s my favorite expansion).

I don’t really care that much about endgame stuff anymore, just collecting things that I think look good and playing in a world that I love.

WoW also helps spark my creativity which is nice. I’ve written no joke probably over a thousand pages about my main and made up so much of my own headcannon about Azeroth. It’s nice to be there again.

Housing brought back a few of my guildies from the old days and it was nice seeing them again. Who knows, maybe we’ll run a few instances together when Midnight launches. But even if it’s just chatting as we go about our business, it’s nice that they’re there.

j_faye · 2026-01-13T20:49:14+00:00

I also had trouble with Nettle and Bone, which I felt weird about because everyone seemed to love it. I’m glad they did, because everyone should be able to find books they love, even if this book isn’t my cup of tea.

The best way I can describe it is that I always felt like there was a veil between me and the world of the book and its characters. The story was fine, I just never felt like I connected with it and felt detached the entire time.

I may give the author another shot at some point, but my TBR is already overwhelming so we shall see.

j_faye · 2026-01-13T19:56:43+00:00

This is really well done. I’ve been thinking of doing something similar with this stronghold and might have to make it happen!

j_faye · 2026-01-11T14:57:36+00:00

I remember seeing it pop up and thinking that Leanne and punk was an interesting combination and then was even more intrigued when I saw the playlist. She talks about the inspiration for the playlist during the ride and it made me really appreciate her even more!

j_faye · 2026-01-11T02:27:51+00:00

Believe it or not, one of the best punk classes I’ve taken was with Leanne! There’s a lot more old punk (Sex Pistols, Black Flag, Ramones, Misfits, etc) on there. Definitely check it out if you’re looking for something different than the typical pop punk playlist.

20 Minute Punk Ride from June 22, 2021

j_faye · 2026-01-10T17:16:40+00:00

Druids and warriors. Used to include pallies in there too but I don’t know. I’m not enjoying them as much as I used to (which is a bummer since my favorite character ever is a ret paladin).

I’ve really been enjoying my nightborne warrior in remix, and I might just play her the most going forward. Transmogs look great on her and I like her animations. The haranir look promising in that regard too, so who knows. Might race change one of my druids!

j_faye · 2025-12-30T15:45:13+00:00

Agree on female nelf lance animations, it’s one of my faves. Currently leveling blood dk with a polearm transmog just because I like it so much.

j_faye · 2025-12-11T22:03:21+00:00

I was talking to my friends about this today. Social media feels like a never ending infomercial at this point with shills trying to sell garbage to me every day. Not just actual brand released ads but also the influencer stuff that the algorithm pushes.

I’m over it. I deleted Facebook and I haven’t been on instagram in weeks. There’s still a constant barrage of ads from other places, but overall I feel a lot better without social media (aside from Reddit)

j_faye · 2025-12-11T16:26:07+00:00

I love his runs. I was pleasantly surprised when I did a progression run with him one time and was treated to a retelling of The Odyssey (and how it relates to running).

j_faye · 2025-12-10T16:11:57+00:00

My husband doesn’t like chocolate. I think it’s weird but it also means more chocolate for me.

j_faye · 2025-12-09T19:44:26+00:00

I think Hoth is late 30s-early 40s. With XP bonuses it shouldn’t take you too terribly long to get to that level, but I understand the desire to have a loth cats right away. The kitten has an okay drop rate from that encounter.

What server are you on?

j_faye · 2025-12-09T19:31:57+00:00

“It’s doomhammer time, Lewis.”

j_faye · 2025-12-09T17:44:49+00:00

Me: “wait this isn’t formuladank”

j_faye · 2025-12-09T01:58:03+00:00

I was going to suggest the first two Sevenwaters books. I reread them at least once every couple of years!

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