I looked up some DILD methods, and those have been the ones that I've been most keen on trying. Once in a dream, I can usually tell the difference, and I have lucid dreamed before. I used to do it somewhat frequently when I was younger.

As far as the falling asleep portion of it goes, I think I'll just try laying off the caffeine, and maybe try out the Mp3 that Pogibry suggested.

I really appreciate the advice that you guys have given me.

Now I just have to remember to do reality checks, and hopefully the dream recall will start to improve as well.