Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Allison C. Dugas was reluctant to move to Panama City, Florida, with her family to explore better opportunities. However, she adapted and even grew fond of this new place she called home. Since the move in August of 2003, she has kept a journal of all of her thoughts, feelings and poetry towards her experiences in her new life. With this book, Allison has opened her heart and mind to the eyes of the reader, in an attempt to share her feelings and poetic views on life as it changed for her.