Thank you for the warm welcome, both of you!
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the chats on a more regular basis until my second schooling semester. In my timezone, as the chats are occuring I'm still in school for another few hours. That should change though when I have days off, early releases, and during my second semester on my A-days (my school has a rotation A/B schedule). However, I will be sure to message you if need be and try to maintain contact with the class as best as I can!
I think I'm going to continue to try the mantras and probably couple it with some WBTB. Is there any time span you would recommend for me? Like waking every 3 or so hours? My only worries is how it will affect my rest for my studies, so i may wait until tomorrow night to test how it effects my sleeping patterns.
To the both of you, thank you for the positive feedback and encouragement!

And to Hashmash- It's nice to know I have a fan of my dream-antics. Abnormal dreaming is pretty regular for me, so it's good to know someone enjoys my insanity rather than get creeped out by it!