I’m sorry but I too often see people going out of their way to please employers that could care less about them. If you need to call in/leave a voicemail/or email (and aren’t a heart surgeon or something too essential) leave it short and simple. Especially if you have leave available. “I’m unable to make it to work today but I expect to be back tomorrow.” Don’t send images of fake flat tires, or fake an illness. We are human..sometimes we have days where we just want to sit on the couch and binge shows, or go out to brunch with our friends…and that’s that. I called out of work one day and ended up going to a restaurant right across the street from my job. I felt no shame or fear. Your personal life is quite honestly none of their business. Be good to yourself.