Special Guest Speaker: My APATHY

...well, go ahead.
APATHY: I fail to see any benefical outcome of this exercise.
Josh: Come on, the blog is named after you. You have to say something.
A: ...
J: Fine, I'll make it a little easier on you by making it into a little Q&A format. So, APATHY, tell us a little about yourself. Where are you in the hierarchy of my head?
A: Hmmm...well, I'm the Grand Vizier to Emperor Amare. I advise him, and fulfill his royal duty if he's not able. And, I stand second on the Mind Council.
J: ...What? You make it sound like there's a whole kingdom or something in my head!
A: Oh my, yes. More like a ship than a kingdom, but there is quite a line of command. Fascinating stuff really, but I'm sure we've taken up far too much of our readers' valuable time...
J: I'm sure they wouldn't mind a few more questions. So, my head is like a ship...and this Emperor Amare is the captain?
A: Oh my, no. His Majesty is sovereign to the captain, but Captain LOGIC actually runs the ship.
J: LOGIC is the captain...that makes sense. So, what does the Emperor do?
A: Dreams mostly...he's been asleep for many years. But, I faithfully carry out the royal duties in his quasi-absence. And, we keep in touch with him via the Dream-o-vision.
J: ...let me get this straight, my mind is ruled by some guy who's been ASLEEP for YEARS?!? And, what the heck is a Dream-o-vision?
A: The Emperor by royal decree can not be disturbed, and it is his royal perogative to sleep for however long he wishes. The Dream-o-vision broadcasts his dreams to the rest of the mind. You are probably aware of them as your dreams or day dreams. Of course, any of the mind crew can broadcast on the Dream-o-vision. Useless frippery most of the time, but they seem to enjoy it for the most part.
J: Okay...I'm a little disturbed by that, but let's move on. You mentioned a Council or something?
A: Ah yes, the Mind Council. The ruling body of the...well, of the body. ha ha. The Council gathers to form opinion, decide courses of action and that sort of thing.
J: So, everything I think and do is decided by this council? How...vaguely alarming.
A: No need to feel apprehension; the council is second to you as the Overmind. Most of the time there is little conflict. Mostly when you experience guilt (lovely fellow, by the way) or nervousness (twitchy guy), it is a result of a conflict between council members or the council and the Overmind.
J: Oh...well....that's...reassuring. I guess. So, who all is on this council?
A: Well, it's headed by Captain LOGIC, with myself holding the second chair. Then, there's SLOTH as chief engineer, DUTY as public relations, and ENTHUSIASM and INDULGENCE holding seats with no operational duties.
J: Sloth is the chief engineer of my head?
A: Oh yes, hard working fellow. Ironically. He works hard to make sure that you don't.
J: How strange. What kind of things do this council discuss?
A: Most everything you encounter is brought before the council.
J: Okay...what about the cute guy at work? Has he been discussed?
A: At length, unfortunately. I believe I will eventually bring the others to a negative vote on the subject.
ENTHUSIASM: No he won't!
J: And who is this lovely young lady?
EN: I'm your ENTHUSIASM, and don't let the stupid council bully you! It's true love! I just know it!
A: Miss EN, we have all agreed not to bring council business directly to the Overmind...is this not so?
EN: ...uh...yeah...but I...
A: I have a splendid idea. Let's change the subject, and perhaps no one but you and I will know of your little slip. Hmmm...you know what I enjoy on occasion? Sleeping.
EN: I love sleeping!
A: I bet I can fall asleep faster...
EN: Oh no you can't! ....zzzzz...zzz....
J: ...wow...right to sleep.
A: I'm not sure which is more frightening, how easily I do that or how often.
J: How...creepy.
A: And, I think we've bored our readers enough with your inner dialog.
J: Of course. I'm sure you have important idea to undermine and...stuff.
A: The task must be done by somebody. ha ha
J: Yeah. Thanks for the chat.