The Long And The Short Of It

I've always enjoyed idioms, adages and proverbs - most likely because I grew up hearing them. And Mom would usually explain the meanings if I didn't understand them.

The long and the short of it is an idiom meaning the most important point; the summary of the matter.

Today, however, this post's title refers to something I did a couple days ago:

The long:

And the short of it:

I don't know why every year or two I think I want to grow my hair out long enough so I can wear it up in a bun (or top knot) again. I go through the growing (out) pains just to decide I prefer my hair short.

That's it: the long and the short of it.