The voice mail apology

You have two new messages. Message 2:

"Hi. Listen, I know it's weird to do this over the phone but we're both so busy I don't know when we'll get a chance to talk so I just wanted to let you know that D and M told me that your feelings were hurt (back 3 months ago) and I just wanted to let you know that it wasn't meant the way it was taken and I just thought it might be fun and I'm sorry and I hope you can call me back and we can move past this. K, bye." *click*

Okay, credit to her for having the nerve to call and apologize when I didn't have the nerve to let her know I was pissed, but a full apology on voice mail? When we haven't spoken since before Christmas? How about "hey, call me so we can talk" (especially since it was the first phone attempt). Odd.

Of course, it might also make a great book idea. "Dealing with life's dramas and traumas in 30 seconds or less" I can see it now.

Chapter 1
"Hi there! I know we've haven't really talked in years, but I just thought I'd let you know that you've got an 11 year old son and he's in juvie and you've got to bail him out because I've got yoga tonight. Call me on my cell to confirm! Ciao!"

Chapter 2
"Sorry to bug you at work but I accidently ran over and killed your dog. But don't worry! The taxidermist will be all done with him by 4:00 provided you call by 1:30 and let him know what colour collar you want on him (the dog, not the taxidermist). You can pick him up at Stuff You on 34 Main Street. Have a great day! Toodles!"

Chapter 3
"Um, hi. Um, I just... um... well see, um... I kinda, um... sorta, like, have this thing for your sister. And, um... she's just so pretty and fun and just so different from you! And, well... I just, like... I just don't know if this is working.. and... " beeeeeeeeeeeeeppp

Yes, I can definitely see a time when all problems are solved via 30 second voice mail messages. We'll just all need much larger inboxes.