Congratulations. I'm sure you would feel accomplished. I had my first proper LD today too!

I guess you have to keep in mind that you're still dreaming, so don't be hard on yourself for making poor choices (I did too). Hmm... I'm not sure how useful the actual action of a reality checking is. Either way, reality checks would always be useful for getting you used to the idea that your environment is fake, and doubting unusual things. Both times that I have realised I was dreaming, I was about to reality check but I became aware that I was dreaming before I got the chance.

Our gratitude lies with DV. So many lucid dreamers are born here.