I've been doing this for over thirty years, and, though I might be a little more selective about what I record, I definitely still keep a dream journal. Writing down your dreams -- or any experience, for that matter -- is without equal the best way to make them "real," retaining them simultaneously in print and your long-term memory.

Strong recall or not, it is always a good idea to keep a dream journal -- and they're fun to read years later! Try to keep one, ADO123; it might be worth the effort...