So, after 9 years of fruitless attempts - i got there!

Just for the record - it wasn't continuous 9 years of trying to achieve LD. I did it on and off. 1-2 months of trials and then 6 months or even a year break. This cycle i started in July. I refreshed techniques, start dream journal (again! and practiced MILD each weekend, RT everyday, learning mindfulness etc.

Here's the dream:

I'm riding a stage-coach with two horses. On my left side is sitting my girlfriend. Suddenly i realize i'm dreaming! No RT, no dream signs involved! And it feels so real, so normal. No burst of energy, no fireworks. I just now i'm dreaming. Just like that, ha ha! And i remember the feeling of my dream body. Exactly as in a waking life. I was really calm and relaxed

So, i'm sitting there with my g/f, but then, the picture of my her is getting blurred and is becoming completely black. I'm losing my sight and i can see only deep darkness. I'm still repeating to myself: "This is a dream, don't wake up...". But, unfortunately i awaken. The transition from the dream to the waking state was really smooth and quite pleasant

The technique i used was MILD and listened binaural beats (4Hz) with pink noise while repeating autosuggestion mantra ("I will realize i'm in the dream..." blah blah blah .

Wish me luck with my further LD practice!