The 9th Wonder of the World

Toni graduated this weekend with her bachelors degree. Apparently, she claimed this to be the "ninth wonder of the world"... but that begged the question what was the eighth? There are seven wonders of the ancient world, and many places that have been called the eighth, but no official claim to this name. Apparently, art history majors at UNT are in on something that the rest of the world missed out on... so Toni what is the eighth wonder of the world according to you?


The commencement ceremony came with all the "Pomp and Circumstance" to be expected. Amanda suggested an update to included "oontsa" music and announcer like the guy who says " lets get ready to rumble!" to proclaim the new graduates.

The weekend was truly a blast, Jay was in from Iowa, Will from Germany, and all the locals (Ted, Tommy, Amanda) joined in the fun as well. I have to say I was impressed with everyone's stamina and 11 hours of celebration!! Woo Hoo!

Deb " the eighth wonder" Barnes

A House Full of Friends

This weekend Tommy and Ted came to San Antonio for a visit, Will flew in from Germany, and Janet (Will and Ed's mom) drove over from Houston. We had a great weekend. On Friday night we went out to a Rag-Time jazz club on the San Antonio Riverwalk. It was very fun, and got me in the mood for swing dancing... has anyone been recently? I really miss it... I think I'll try to find a place to go here in SA. Saturday Will and Ed returned from Dallas, where Will flew to, and Janet arrived from Houston to visit Will. We all went to dinner out one of favorites: La Tuna... a SA ice house turned restaurant and bar. Great food, and a fabulous white chocolate, cherry bread pudding. Hmm... wonder why I've gained so much weight recently.

Meanwhile , on the losing weight front, I'm checking out Gold's Gym. The one here in SA is really nice. At one of the locations they have cardio equipment set up in front of a movie theater screen. Pretty cool. I took a yoga class on Friday, and it kicked my booty! Today I tried out a class called body pump. Its a class that takes you through a series of barbell exercises: squats, curls, push ups, and sit ups.. the works! My legs were all wobbly when I left. My arms are still on the fritz.

We are going to Denton this weekend ... Toni's Graduation!!! Hooray!! We'll be back again the weekend after that for xmas fun!

Deb "burning off the booty" Barnes