I'm so sorry i couldn't come to work today boss, I tried out for American idol, but afterward i went home weeping in shame.
2nd come up with a long confusing sentence to confuse your boss. I used this on one of my teachers at school.
"Im sorry, My Moms 1st brother's 2nd sisters son died" (That's me!)
Use at your own risk.
"Sorry boss, I went flying today"
"Flying!?!?! why the hell would you go flying? you got a job to do!!!"
"Oh yea, i work for an airline now, thanks!"