Would you hire me?

This is the photo I gave to the registrar to upload as part of my application. Apparently, programs can't see your photo until they decide to interview you. It's not the best photo of me that's ever been taken, but it's fine for its purpose, which is to help interviewers remember me after the interview. I think I look professional enough and eager/pleasant enough.

Four out of the twelve programs I applied to have downloaded my application off the "post office" of the online application service. Eeeeee! Actually, one of my friends found out she got an INTERVIEW. So exciting! I can't believe it's all starting. I need to buy some black pants that will match my blazer. The blazer is a little long, I think, but I sort of like that. I feel like it's different, and formal.

Eeee! Now that the drudgery of applications is largely over, this whole process is starting to get really exciting.