Hee. Sanzo. I do like Sanzo. Even more now that I'm reading all of a four book Journey to the West translation. Sanzo is far more cool and entirely capable and worldly than Tripitika, which may be as it ought to be given his companions. *grins* Actually, reading the original Journey to the West really gives me some interesting ideas for Saiyuki fanfic. *laughs*

Wow... interesting about the sleep study!! And that's amazing about being able to dream and be aware at the same time. I expect your sleep patterns do affect the waking you, too.

I am known to talk in my sleep, too, but I'm grateful that my poor body doesn't always experience my dreams.