Fordham's Hit List

 My blog post is inspired by The Lobster film. It details how hook up culture in college is a norm. Similar to the Lobster, it creates a dystopian world where a relationship is required in order to be successful. This creates a man vs. society conflict and the protagonist has to make the decision to conform or rebel.

In order to register for classes for next semester, I had to show proof of my list. I only had Tyler, Brandon, and George. Hopefully that is good enough to take 16 credit hours. I have not messaged Tyler back ever since I found out he was also on my cousins list. George does not go to Fordham anymore but I keep him on my list to make it seem longer. My friends say I am crazy for not sleeping with Brandon, but he does not interest me at all. I never told anyone this but I am happy alone. I enjoy eating alone, sleeping alone, and living alone. The only reason I have dealt with these guys was for my education. This may seem cliche, but I want to change the world. I want to prove that an individual can be single and successful. There is no better gratification than achieving something from your own hardwork and dedication. The list is a distraction, but here I am trying to find ways to add people to my list. 

I currently have a C+ in Calculus 1, the professor will drop 2 test scores if I add 2 more people to my list. I am tired of meaningless hookups, but I want to be a successful independent person. My next victims are Terry and Micheal. I know if I put up with Terry for a week, I can add him to my list. Through Terry, I can then meet Micheal. Micheal is the most sought after guy on campus. All the girls want to add him to their list. All the guys want to know his secret to sleeping with all the girls. I want to know more about his mother’s involvement at a well known tech firm. His mom, a widow, is a member of the board of directors and it would be an amazing opportunity to get connected with her. The tech firm does not enforce the list, it encourages independence and self discovery. At the firm, the relationships between people have actual substance. It is my dream to work at this tech firm because I will be free from the list. The only rule of the firm is your list cannot be more than your graduating class year. I plan to graduate in 2025. I currently have 2,022 people and counting on my list. This is a dilemma because I have to sleep with Terry to get with Micheal, then sleep with Micheal to get to his mom. I can probably get away with leading Terry on with thirst traps for a week and get him added to my list officially. But I know it will take more effort to get Micheal on my list, and even more effort to become acquaintances. I googled some thirst trap photos that looked similar to me to send to Terry. It works every time.

I plan to talk to Micheal after Calculus to see if he is going to the party on Friday. I had to wait my turn a few minutes after class because other girls were talking to him. After 10 minutes went by I turned around and decided I would try again another day, but before I could exit, Micheal called out my name. He says “I have been meaning to ask you–” I cut him off and say “No I do not want to have sex with you, but we can go to the party together on Friday.” He responds “Cool, but I was not asking to have sex or about the party, I wanted to know if you could help me study for the next Calculus exam.” This caught me off guard, I told him yes we can study together. Studying with Micheal went really well, he did not mention hooking up or doing any sexual favors. We studied a few more times leading up to the exam, I actually enjoyed Micheals’ presence. He asked me on a date and said he had a surprise for me after. I don't even care about the original plan to meet his mom. I think I am in love with Micheal, but I would have to give up my dreams at the tech firm if I confessed to him. I don’t know if he is worth it.