I frequently get too caught up in the actual writing of keeping a dream journal in that by the time i have finished writing a specific segment of my dream, my memory is fading of the other segments. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to keep a more visual dream journal but found that it took me even longer to sketch a sequence or even just a few symbols to help me remember than to write it out. So in an attempt to more quickly record my dreams I plan to start speaking into a voice recorder. I'm imagining this will help me stay in a sleepy state as i wont have to sit up, turn on a light, or go through the many arm and hand movements of writing. I wanted to know if anyone else has tried a voice recording method and what results they had, or if anyone had any other suggestions to alternative methods for dream recording I haven't considered. I appreciate your taking the time to read my post and your consideration in responding.

Thank you,
-Ian