Needed An Uplift

I've been in desperate need of a day at the salon. I didn't really want to color my hair or anything like that, I just wanted it cut and thinned out. I got there and I went from this long hair and thick 2 tone:To this shorter one color with subtle blonde highlights, that I was against getting at first:I love this look. But I have to admit I miss my long hair. I miss the ability to just throw it up in a pony tail and be out the door, or just put in a little product scrunch it and be done with it. Now, I actually have to spend some time on it to straighten it or put some curls in it, and definitely blow dry it if leaving the house. I needed a change though. I've been letting it grow for 3 1/2yrs with just a trim here and there. Hopefully it'll lift my spirits too, b/c stress is getting me down yet again. What do you think?