Introducing my New Co-Blogger!

Yes, I have found a co-blogger! *squeals with excitement* Those of you who regularly stop by will probably have read my post on co-blogging a month ago (thank you to all of those who commented and gave me tips and suggestions).  It's my first day back at school today and it's gonna be a pretty important year: it sort of defines/shapes my future and the path that I'll take (I'm being cheesy -.-)  As much as I love blogging, I can't deny that it is very time-consuming indeed and I don't want my grades or school work to suffer so the perfect solution was to look for a co-blogger to take some of the pressure off me.

I hadn't actually advertised that I was looking for one because I still had loads of reservations and worries but the night after that post on co-blogging went live, I got a DM on Twitter from a certain blogger who asked if she could join ARD.  I was both surprised and flattered: someone wanted to give up their blog to join mine?  We exchanged emails but I still wasn't entirely sure if co-blogging was what I wanted.  A few days and emails later, I just knew I couldn't turn down her offer! And the rest is history :D

We've been emailing each other everyday like crazy ever since and I feel like I've known her for months!  Obviously we have our love for reading and blogging in common, but we also both do ballet, we're the same age and we're both Chinese (Asians FTW!)  Plus we've been getting on really well so far - when we're not arguing over Tom Daley, of course ;)

'Put us out of our misery and tell us who she is!' I hear you say.

Okay guys, *drumroll* meet...

'Hey everyone! I'm SO incredibly excited to jump into this awesome blog and become a part of it. I think that this will be an amazing experience being able to work with Beverley and interacting with readers from the UK! I am very honored to be Beverley's new co-blogger, and I hope you all enjoy the exciting upcoming posts and reviews!

A little bit about me: I'm a highschool girl (in the US!) and a very passionate dancer and reader. I'm Chinese (like Beverley!!) and I have an obsession with Tom Daley after watching the Olympics. I love nail polish, glitter, and all things pink and girly. :)'

So now you've met Jen (former blogger at The Dancing Reader), I hope you'll all give her a warm welcome and treat her with the same kindness and friendliness you have shown me!

I adore her reviews: they're fresh and sweet and I can't wait for you to read them! I'm so happy to have found someone who I feel I can work with and I hope we both enjoy this experience and learn from each other.

And we'd also like to ask you this: what format would you like to see joint reviews in?  We're both very excited about the prospect of reviewing the same book together but we don't want to tire or bore you with two reviews put into one long post so we're looking for different ideas to keep you interested as well as hearing two opinions.  Suggestions will be greatly appreciated :)

That's it from me today.  I feel like a new chapter has opened; an important day of A Reading Daydreamer's 'history'.  It's the start of something exciting and I hope you will join us on our journey.  By working together, this blog will hopefully become bigger and better!  

Thank you all for your support,

Beverley x

P.S. We're also planning something exciting for next year, so watch this space!