Sue McCloskey Novak
Marital Status:
Married
Children?
3 - Sarah-28, Jake-13, Sawyer-10
Grandchildren?
Yes...and it seems I'm the only one!!! Noah-6, Christopher 2 weeks
Education:
As far as "formal" Ed....hmmm. ..after RHS ,.a little Bergen Comm and THATS it!! For "real life" education..just living my life the best I can and keeping an open mind
Occupation:
An "at-home-Mom" who's never home! Always on the go! Selling on Ebay hobby/business. Buy cheap-Sell for amazing amounts of $$$
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
The usual-school & church
Current hobbies and interests:
Digging in the dirt/Gardening, Kayaking,Biking,Hiking...the Mountains Junk Hunting
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
After spending $125 for color / highlights...better be NONE!!!
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Oh my God,what would I DO.... I think I would like to hike the ENTIRE Appalachian Trail with my husband and kids and the dog (as long as the kids wouldn't fight and bicker - yeah, right)
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Thats a hard one. Of course my kids top the list but, both my parents dies 11 years ago-5 months apart (cancer for both) & I was pregnant with my youngest.I was the hardest yet one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. They both died at home and I thank God I could be there for them.
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
Coming up on 48 and 50 right around the corner,I an SO looking forward to what life has to offer. I'm not sure what my direction is yet but thats OK, I LOVE suprises
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Read-fiction/non-fiction/chic-lit making things out of junk-artsy things I like to paint too. Being creative
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
I love life, therefore I am successful
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
I never realized how big our class was!!!! I wish I was more involved in HS . I spent my Jr & Sr yr dating my HS sweetheart - cutting classes - especially history - failing history and having to go to summer school to graduate - didn't even go to the prom - then getting married to HS sweetheart 6 mos after graduation. Nothing against Bill...but NO ONE should get married that young!! (I have a few regrets here!!!)
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
However if I didn't do what I mentioned above...would I be where I am today??!! I'm really really happy! My kids are great and I have a wonderful husband who who is more than happy to support me at being an At-Home -Mom and puts up with all my "quirkiness"
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Life is SO short ,Live while you can!! and my favorite expression...LIFE IS GOOD
How have you changed since high school?
I don't worry what people might think of me .I am who I am-thats it!
What else should we know about you?!
We're in Glen Rock (smaller school system, I think better for the boys) If you see me and remember me -say HI :-)