Finally! FINALLY!

After months of practice, I tried the DEILD technique and I fucking got it.

It only lasted about 5 seconds tops. I remember going back into a dream and I looked like the character from this flash game called Double Wires. Within seconds I hear my inner dialogue tell me "I'm dreaming!" Sadly, as soon as that happened, I woke up. Strangely, I didn't do any affirmations or focus on any imagery as I was going to sleep. I simply set my alarms and let REM set in.

The point is I was consciously aware in my dream, if only for a second. Anyone have some advice?