I've recently not been keeping a dream journal but I would set my alarm for maybe 5 hours or so after I go to bed and so far have been able to remember them fairly wel, but i'm still confused. I'f im in a dream how will i know to do a reality check, do I already have to be aware im dreaming or would it just happen by chance that that is what I will do in my dream and then this will make me suddenly aware.. And once I actually realize I am dreaming how vivid are the sights and sounds and moving around, what does it feel like etc.. Can you actually in a way have a sense of touch and smell. Sorry if these are repeated questions, and I guess the only way I'll know for sure what it's like is to actually expierience one...I'm just curious. Thanks again.