I've been working on Lucid Dreaming here for, yes let me say it. . . one week.

Not big deal right? Well it seems that my first few nights where the most productive. And recently I've been having problems with keeping 'awake' as I go to sleep. I just drift off without realizing it. And on top of that, I've been having a hard time remembering my dreams. I end up remembering them half way through the day, or a few hours after I wake up.

Is this normal?

What are some good ways to strengthen my abuility to stay, 'awake'?

Are they any good ways practice while I'm awake?
-I know about realty checks, I do that regularly
-I know about medition, I try to do that twice a day.

HALP!