Thanks for the replies!

dakotahnok-----WOW, I hope one day I can achieve the consistency that you have in lucid dreaming. I have thought of so many things to do in them that will be fun, but I have even thought of some applicational experiments to possibly even help my waking life self. I might even do my thesis on this material that is due in 2 years if I can get good enough at the methods and do my homework.

Robot_Butler-----Thank you for the explanation, the exact motions to transition to the dreamstate have eluded me so far. I appreciate your instruction and I am sure it will help me in my future attempts, I can't wait to get to sleep tonight! Also, I think I may try sleeping more before I wake up, hopefully that will allow my REM cycles to be even easier to re-enter.