It sounds great. . . I'm in the process of trying it now

I know what you mean about semi-lucid states. It drives me nuts! There are alot of times while I'm dreaming that I know that I'm dreaming . . . but it's a vague and fleeting thought. . . the problem is taking that extra step to be willing and able to control it. I frequently will notice in a dream that the surrounding area is really vivid for a dream . . . but it won't even occur to me what that means and that I may be able to try to control my surroundings. . . That extra step is really difficult for me. But hey! That's what this is for!