That's a great list Jen.. keep using your elastic band (I think I read in one of your posts that you use that technique).
I also wanted to mention that I read your dream in the fun section. I really wish I could remember my dreams. I found it so interesting when the next person posted that you need to remember all of the details of the dream.. like if it was sunny or rainy and if you were holding a basket.. and if it was a full.. just goes to show how hard our brains are working while we are sleeping.
I don't know anything about dream analysis.. but if pears have to do with positive opportunities.. and you had your arms full of them.. that's GOT to be a good thing!