Hi, I have just stumbled on to this page about 4 days ago. I have had an interest in dreams for a long time, but more on the symbolic aspects of them. A friend had told me about what his psychology professor called dream lucidity. I began to gain an interest in dream control and awareness. As my thirst for knowledge seemed unquenchable for this subject; I found this site. It answered tons and tons of questions I had about it and I'm very thankful for all of your folks help.

My name is Paden (Pay-den). I'm 20 years old and have started a dream journal dating to just a few days ago. I have been doing reality checks during the day and have been questioning the world around me in preparation for DL. I have read so much information in the last few days. I feel I am ready for it. I have had dream control before when I was younger and it's been scattered throughout my life. Lately, with the dream journal, doing reality checks, & questioning the world around me; my memory for my dreams has been growing. They are becoming more vivid and detailed. I am noticing things that I write in my journal as signs that I am dreaming... Lucidity is not far away. I can feel it.

Thanks again for all your help!

~Paden