This morning's LDs are proof that I need work in this area.

Because of this thread, I started the dream by asking myself "where am I right now", "what is the date", and "what is the time". I was surprised by how accurately I was able to answer those questions, and I don't think it's a coincidence that of the subsequent 6-DEILD string I had after this initial WILD, it was the only one where I remembered to act on my waking goals for that session. Additionally, it was the only one that I can recall significant details about despite it being the "oldest" LD of that session.

To be honest, I'm a little concerned about the impact my memory is having on my LDs because, even in my waking life, I've always suffered from poor memory -- well not 'poor' so much as inconsistent. I'm not sure if it's related to a lack of good sleep (mild insomnia), if it's genetic (my mother has the same spotty memory), or if it's just a general lack of paying attention. Whatever the cause is, I have feeling improving memory is going to be particularly challenging for me.