I like it, Suz! It's a subtle change but definitely a bit more dramatic, as you put it. Nicely done.
Your link is fun to see, too: Suz Style 3 years ago. It's a bit arty and eclectic, more toward my style.
As you are heading to a similar shape of cut from 3 years ago, I'm also growing my hair out, toward a length that it was about 3 years ago! Like you, I think the style will be slightly different.