Sorry to hear they've given you the run-around... Maybe it's stuck in her suitcase wheel! On the bright side, she had one she can actually show right? :)
You're absolutely right, you do get used to it! So many girls think their short hair is going to be heinous but it usually looks pretty amazing on them - I guess short hair is something people always think about, but it's such a huge change. It can really highlight your features... and at this time of year, it's definitely easier to manage without fear of wind, humidity and hot weather.
I hope your sense of humour is sneaking it's way back in! *HUG*