What's up DV. Pretty sweet forum you've got here.

I've been interested in LDs for but decided to get serious about it last month. I've been keeping a dream journal for about three weeks now, and I got my first lucid this past Thursday after reading about SSILD's in CanisLucidus's (excellent) dream journals.

Now time to take this to the next level.

Reality Checks:
- Examine palms / count fingers
- Nose pinch
- Close one eye and look at nose
- Remember recent past
- Digital watch

Dream Signs:
- Parents / childhood home
- School

Short-Term Goals:
- 1 LD weekly
- 5 minute LD
- Successful WILD

Long-Term Goals:
- 4 LDs weekly
- 30 minute LDs
- Solid control

Lucid/Dream Recall History:
- 1 SSILD this past Thursday. About 30 seconds - 1 minute of lucidity.
In the dream I was distracted during a thrill ride and resolved to be more mindful. Shortly afterwards I realized I was dreaming. No RCs involved. I told a DC I was having a lucid dream ("I know!" she exclaimed), rubbed my hands to stabilize, and started singing "I can't believe this is finally happening" before... it faded out

Current Technique:
- 30 min meditation daily
- frequent ADA periods / RCs
- natural WBTB's followed by SSILD, or occasionally a WILD attempt