I also tried a relaxation mp3 called "10 minute deep relaxation" or something that i found on the ares network.

Anyway, I tried to remain "conscious" throughout...I got to a stage of semi-paralysis, with a little hypnogogia.

I also tried it 5 hours after sleep by setting my alarm...i got a lot more vivid hypnogogia, but I am new at WILD or HI techniques, so I haven't been successful so far in pulling into an LD...i simply fell asleep after a period of trying...not sure if i have to stay "consious" longer, or if I'm simply not doing it correctly.