Actually, Buhl, that does indeed help. I think it's important for me to remember that I should not give up lucid dreaming just because I'm afraid. Hearing your experiences helps because it comes from someone who kind of had the same issue as me and got through it. I like your attitude in the fact that you take everything carefree and know that you are the boss. Thank you for your input, it is appreciated. Now I think I need to read up here on DV in order to get some serious motivation so that I'll stick with my efforts. My biggest downfall is that I give up too easily sometimes and I think if I succeed in getting a lucid dream, I will realize that it is worth the work.

If I can truly get excited about LDs, I hope I can motivate myself to keep at it. Thanks for your help!