Very new to the LD scene.

[Cadabena]

Hey to you all, I'm Cadabena (with the Ben in the middle being my real name). I've only known about lucid dreaming since Tuesday night when a guy came on a radio show I listen to advertising some LD mask thing (Anyone else listen to The Night Before on Kerrang Radio in the UK?). I did a bit of researching, and found this site a few days ago. I've always had excellent dream recall, remembering about 3-4 per night. My problem lies with my dream signs. My dreams seem to have lots of detail, and I even manage to notice my nose which has been one of the main signs I've been trying. I have managed to notice I'm dreaming in one or two dreams, but never become conscious. Is there anything I'm missing? Also, a dream sign that I've come up with myself, but haven't tried yet. I made a picture simply saying in bold letters "REALITY CHECK!" and set it as my phone's background. As my phone is flip, I would look at the time on the screen, flip my phone shut, then open it again rechecking the time while trying to change it. Would this work? Thanks in advance.