Over The Hump And Happy

I'm 46 and living proof.......
Life really does begin after 45, it seems.
And if you want the proof, here's a recent report from the Journal of Advanced Nursing, in which researchers from the College of Nursing at Arizona State University measured the stress levels and personality traits of 299 women of various ages
What they found is encouraging:
Women between ages 18 and 29 were under high stress, and had poor personality traits. Result: poor health, both physically and emotionally.
Between ages 30 and 45, stress levels generally went up, but women with strong personality traits saw their way through it all, and they were healthier than when they were younger.
Once past 45, emotional stress levels declined, while the healthy personalities became better still.
This info makes me think of the scene from the movie Fried Green Tomatoes where Kathy Bates character rams these two young babe's car after they steal her parking spot. The younger lady says " Too bad lady, we're younger and faster." after stealing the space. Then, after ramming the young women's car several times Kathy's character yells back saying. "Sorry girls, I'm older and I have more insurance."
Like the old adage says....older and wiser. :o)