So here's a thought. It's the one thing that is preventing me from LDing IMO. I mean, not the actual thought, but the doubt it generates.

When I RC, I first pinch my nose, and then scrutinize my surroundings. Usually I RC whenever I see something out of the ordinary, or something beautiful (my dreams tend to be idealistic) So, anyway. RCs.What I was thinking is this. When I RC i say first Ow. that hurt. So I'm probably awake. Then I ask why is that there? that's not usually there. (for example there's a spare tire on my porch) and then I figure out why it's there, either via memory or asking people. So after I go through all this I say, ok. Good. I'm awake. But if I do an RC in a dream, and it doesn't actually hurt, but I say and think ow, that hurt. And then rationalize using MADE UP information (This man has tentacles for arms because the miracle of modern medicine. Or I ask him and he says because I'm part octopus) then continue my dream, how will I ever become Lucid? Am I doing this wrong? I try to always always RC, and I feel as though LDing has entered my dreams in the background which is a good sign I hear. So, I have a great deal of confidence in LD, just not in my RCing techniques.

Tell me if I'm not being clear enough.

P.S. I think what I'm trying to say is, how do I keep the laws of the waking world fresh in my mind when I go to sleep? I seem to be way to good at making up new ones.