Oh, I can very much relate to thought number 1. Though in my case it's the professor I'd like to work with who's really gripped by my SOP and can't help but calling me. Unfortunately, the only missed call has been from the gym asking me to renew my membership.
Of course, I have these odd dreams in which the admission committee tears my application to shreads and uses it as confetti. This is usually followed by them pointing and laughing at me while an ominous voice tells me to get lost.
Hopefully, work and the gym will keep the crazy thoughts in check.
