Yet another n00bie introduction thread!

I'll keep it relatively short and sweet: I must admit that the concept of lucid dreaming seems to be a contradiction, and I am usually a logical and objective person. However, I do try to keep an open mind and therefore I shall give it a shot.

What would be VERY helpful for me is if someone could articulate how to get started developing dream recall. How did you do it, in other words? I understand everyone's method is different, but getting an idea of methods that have worked for other people may allow me to better develop my own.

Thanks, and I look forward to learning more about lucid dreaming.

-Polaris