non-lucid

I've always known about lucid dreaming, and always wanted to try it, so yesterday I took action and did some research on how to get started. The first sort of training things I started with were constant reality checks, like looking at the time, writing something on my hand, etc. The other route I took last night was simply telling myself I would lucid dream that night. I got partly there.

I had a dream I remembered, but only remembered a few parts. I was with my boyfriend in a place that looked like my back sidewalk to my house, but it was crowded with fair tents lined up I think. We were walking and I remember wondering if he had brought some things he said he was giving me in real life. (I didn't ask out loud, of course XD)

The only slightly lucidish part of this dream was my self-awareness. I knew I was watching a dream, and had even thought at a few points "I'm dreaming." I hope I'm not just being hopeful, and I'll continue with any dreams I may have.