Wow, Colby, your hair is so long! I can understand what you mean about your hair being a part of you! When I cut mine last time, it was soooooo hard- but knowing that it went to a little kid who has permanent hair loss made me feel much better (but I kept the ponytail for like a month before I sent it off- yes, I'm
that weird

).
If you do cut it, good luck!! I like my hair long, but after so long it gets on my nerves, then I cut it and re-grow it out. Summer is especially hard with long hair because of all the sweat in the bike helmet, sticking to my arms and back- ick! I better cut it before June gets here! And think of all the money you'll save on conditioner and shampoo...
I'd love to do a short, short do- but I'm afraid it would make my already "thick" body look even thicker. Sounds so easy tho...