ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

So, there I was, sitting on the train (mostly) minding my own business when I hear this weird noise coming from the woman sitting next to me. I looked over and saw that she had her head leaning against the window and...

I swear I'm not lying....

She was sucking her thumb. I looked away quickly so as not to stare, but kept looking back to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me. I probably did this about five times until "plop". That was the sound I remember from when my kids sucked their thumb and pulled it out to ask for something.

I kid you not.

Of course, I was then very concerned about her teeth. Fortunately, one of her friends boarded the train just after this gal woke up and so I got to see her smile. Yup, she's been a thumb-sucker for a long time. I'd judge her age to be in her early 30's.

Part of me feels bad for her, but the other part of me is kind of jealous that she has enough self esteem to not give a rip if someone sees her doing this in public.

Yanno... maybe I should take that up. No calories and no hangover. Maybe this gal is on to something.