*rolls up sleeves*

Ok, here we go:

HOW TO REMAIN IN AN LD

1. First of all, REMAIN CALM. If you get overexcited, the next thing you know you'll be sitting up in your bed.

2. If the dream begins to fade at any one time, try any one of these techniques:

HAND RUBBING Rub your hands together rapidly, creating friction in the process. Dunno why it works, but it does, with a 95% success rate.

SPINNING Spin around as fast as you can, thinking to yourself, "The next scene will be a dream." Works with a 97% success rate.

HARD STARE Stare hard at an object in your dream. Anything will do, especially, say, your hands.

Often, these methods will result in a "false awakening," which is when you *think* you've woken up (you're in your bed and everything), but you're actually still in the dream. Do a few reality checks (especially getting up and flicking a light switch) to determine your status - try floating.

Hope this helps.