As I've gotten older, I feel that way. When I was younger I didn't feel like I was grumpy and I had a very long fuse for temper. I would be grumpy when people or things get on the wrong side of me. I didn't used to be like that. As far as temper goes, I could explode when I let irritations take hold too long and then something happens that's the "last straw". I'm not a natural temperamental person, but I can lose it if I get pushed enough.

As far as the grumpiness goes, I wonder if I can be that way because of the way things are going? ---> within my life and with what goes on out there.