My name is Alap Patel and I graduated from the University of Illinois in May of 2005, and I am now a trader at Transmarket Group, and I really enjoy my job. Outside of work, I love to hang out with people. I'm a big sports fan, especially of most of the chicago teams...specifically the Cubs.

I am easy-going, thoughtful, and quixotic

Doing what I can to become a successful trader.

Listening to people who need to talk and having fun.

Physically: I'm fairly tall (6'3") Socially: Depending on my mood, I'll either be fairly reserved until I'm comfortable with the situation, but mostly I'm a fairly amiable person when you first meet me.

Some of my favorite books include: Catch-22, Welcome to the Monkey House (as well as anything else written by Kurt Vonnegut), and anything written by Douglas Adams.

My favorite movie above everything else is Braveheart. After that, I like anything made by the Coen Brothers, Spider-man, The Rock, Gone in 60 Seconds, Garden State, and Almost Famous to name a few...

As far as music goes, Jack Johnson, Sister Hazel, Coldplay, and Savage Garden are at the top of my list.

I like most types of food, I suppose I have an affinity for Mexican food. I'm kind of a burger and fries type of guy, I don't normally eat a lot of sugary foods unless I get a craving for it, then I'll gorge myself.

1)My Computer/Instant Messenger 2)My Sports Night DVD's 3)The Cubs 4)My Friends 5)My Family 6)Good Food

What my ideal life would be like in 5 years.

Hanging out with friends, headed to the bars, watching a movie, or chatting with other friends who don't live around here.

I'm usually pretty open about things people want to know about me, so feel free to ask. For example, I've never really been in a real relationship.

you have any inclination whatsoever to do so. I'll be glad to receive your message, and I'll definitely respond. I like meeting new people.