This is from a two nights ago. I didn't have access to a computer so I am just now recording it (took place on 7.18.10)

I remember starting non-lucid but somehow knowing that I was dreaming (first time i've done this!), I was in a kitchen and there was some suspicious looking chef. Anyhow, I knew that I had to do a reality check. I looked at the time on my watch, and then looked away, before looking back (as advised on DV). The time had changed dramatically! So It was at that point that I knew for sure I was dreaming. I was lucid! For two whole seconds And then I got so excited that I woke up. It's a start though. Definitely progress.

I'm still a newbie so I have some questions:
Is this considered a DILD?
Should this dream be classified as 'semi-lucid'?
Is it normal to start the dream knowing that you are dreaming?
And is starting the dream knowing that I'm dreaming considered being lucid, or not until I can prove to myself I'm dreaming with a reality check?

Answers to any of these questions would be greatly appreciated and very helpful.

thanks!