Amanda Newton
Graphic Designer, Townsville Hospital and Health Service and Owner, Anew Creative
Suburb: Douglas
AKA: I don’t have one that I know of.
I’m renowned for: Thinking outside the box.
Only a local would know: How damn hot a Townsville Summer is!
My most memorable holiday was: Finally going on a honeymoon with my husband after six years of marriage. We kept it local and explored the Atherton Tablelands for a week, ending the trip in Mission Beach. It was such an awesome, relaxed holiday.
Right now I wish I was: Relaxing on a beach, any beach.
My favourite day is: Christmas! I’m still such a kid when it comes to Christmas time. I’m that person who can’t wait for the carols to start playing in November and secretly still listens to them until February.
The biggest influence in my life was/is: My dad. He has instilled his strong work ethic on me and taught me the importance of hard work and fighting for what you believe in.
The funniest thing that ever happened to me was: I have two kids so there is something funny every day. The things that come out of their mouths can keep you amused and/or cringing for hours.
Someone famous I met was: Do The Wiggles count?
My motto is: If you always do what you’ve always done, you always get what you’ve always gotten.
MY FAVOURITE
SONG Anything by Ed Sheeran
SHOP Kmart (it’s an addiction!)
EAT Italian
DRINK Espresso Martini