hey, zach. welcome to dreamviews. sounds like you got a good grip on what lucid dreaming is all about. im going to quote a post to a different newbie just for the sake of saving some time. it may answer some questions you already know, or suggest things you've already stated, but here it is anyway:

"yes. there are multiple ways to trigger lucid dreaming. what you experienced was a dild or dream-induced lucid dream. witht his technique you basically figure out your dreaming by either doing a reality check or questioning the world around you and seeing something unusual for real life.

sounds to me like your off to a good start feel free to pm me with any other questions you may have. hope you like it here at dream views.

also, if you haven't already i would strongly suggest that you read the tutorial page and start a dream journal!"