Yeah, even though I tried to ignore it, the thought "I hope I don't wake up" was probably still in the back of my mind. I'm pretty sure I've got the excitement under control now though. And as far as spinning, I really didn't have any time to spin or rub my hands because the instant I became lucid I would wake up. I'm definitely going to work on remembering to stabilize the dream right away.

Anyways, the same thing happened again last night, but this time the dream did last a little longer before I woke up. I was driving my truck and the sun was right about to go down. Everything was lit up beautifully. I remember knowing it was a dream and thinking how amazing and realistic everything looked. I don't recall if I RC'd or not this time before I woke up. It seems like trying to WILD all the time like this is really pumping up my awareness. I feel like I'm so close!

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'll be in New Orleans getting wasted the next couple nights so I'll have to continue my progress Sunday night.