1. Do you find speaking, reading, or writing more difficult? How about understanding?

my speaking sounds like it's traversing a mile underwater. tho i haven't attempted it to many times. along that line, i slapped on my leg to see if my senses were active. i felt it softly, but the sound came delayed and muffled. understanding depends on how lucid i am, and that depends on how much effort i put forth while lucid to stay conscience. it's like i'm always sloping back into sleep. reading i've both experience perfect unmoving sentences, and ones that shift and change.

2. When you hear a song, which is more salient: the words or its melody?

i dunno. most my music is just melody. one time i dreamed up a very complex piece of music and was dissapointed when i tried to re-create it but felt it drifting away.

3. Syntax: Is your grammar different? Are words in order?

i can think very clearly. with an inner voice i can talk to myself clearly with correct grammar, just like waking life.

4. Semantics: Is your vocabulary different? What is the relationship between words and meaning? Do you find one without the other?

no. there is a normal relationship.

5. Abstract thought: How are your logical and mathematical reasoning abilities? Are sequential thoughts (or actions) more difficult?

fairly normal. one time i built a computer program durring a morning REM. when i woke up i remembered it, typed it up, and it compiled correctly the first time. it was something i'd been obsessively thinking about the day before, because it was difficult to do.

Regarding 1-5 above:
-Do you fail to notice irregularities until you awaken? sometimes yes.
-Do certain language abilities became easier with practice? sure.
-Do you find language differences between lucid and nonlucid dreams? not too much.

Please share any thoughts you have on this topic. It will be interesting to see if there are any common themes. Also, I may be quoting you in my thesis, so let me know if you'd rather I didn't. Thanks!

good questions. i'm interested in developing and pushing the limits of lucid dreaming, not just flying at the speed of light. a goal i have is asking the subconscience to write something to me, perhaps on a certain topic.