I finally took the initiative and made a change. I have been considering doing this for a while, and I'm so glad that I did!!
I've only made such a drastic change in my hair once before, as a missionary. I donated 14 inches to "Locks for Love" while in Colorado. And this time, I have 10 inches. All packaged up and ready to go.
It's wonderful. I look like I planned to look like this, instead of just being overgrown and tired. What a nice change.