Thread: New member with some questions.

Hey there.
I just registered on the site today, but my quest for lucidity started 4 days ago. So far I have been trying to keep a journal. My main focus right now is to improve my recall and to continue recording dreams until i have discovered some signs to look out for. I truly want to develop this skill, not just try and jump into being lucid every night. I hope i'm doing things the best way possible. This isn't about "derp inception" to me. I really want to unlock some of my mental potential and explore my subconscious.

Now, I have a few questions that hopefully some of you more experienced members can help me with.
-How many dreams should i be recording after every night of sleep? I usually get 1 more detailed description of my dream recorded, and then maybe 1 other dream but with much less detail. Is this a decent amount of information per night in order to progress as quickly and as thoroughly as possible?
-Can people count as dream signs? I've seen my brother who recently moved away in about half of the dreams i've recalled.
-With enough practice, how often can lucidity be achieved? Can lucid dreaming become almost a night-time hobby?, or is it something that shows itself every once in a while so you can't really expect it?
-I'm having a little trouble developing a reality check. Can someone please give me an example of a consistently useful check? Also, when should I be doing these checks in the waking world? Do reality checks within dreams happen just by the physical habit you've developed while awake, or are they used when you've already questioned the reality you're in?
That's all the questions i have now, any responses to them or just dropping in to say hello is greatly appreciated!

See you in my dreams!