Well, welcome to the forum! I've been lurking and dropping little replies throughout the site for a long time. I only recently decided that it was time I actively participate. Hehe.

As you noted, this is a really non-flaming, interesting, friendly group of people all working together with collective goals. It's a nice place and it has so much information it could make your mind pop. The only advice I have at this point, because you seem to be scooting right along, is not to get stressed. A lot of people jump in to the Lucid Dreaming hype and get their confidence quickly shut down. The idea is to enjoy your dreams to the fullest, because they can be very amazing and refreshing. They can also lead to many epiphanies (song lyrics, new things to draw in photoshop, etc.. BTW: You should post some of your photoshops. I love to see people's creative work in it!). Just remember that Lucid Dreaming will come naturally over time if you focus on building up your dreams.

And it's so worth it.

Also: Listening to Tool coincidentally as I write this. Ah-ha. Love this band. ^^