I have a confession to make: I’m a bit of a voicemail hoarder. I can’t bring myself to delete a message, no matter how minuscule.

My inbox consists of messages from a former boss, an old landlord and even a stranger who dialed by mistake.

You’re probably wondering: why? Why save all these messages? I guess they capture small ordinary moments that are worth the few megabytes of space they occupy.

Of course, among the insignificant messages are ones that are more substantial. I have calls from my parents, loved ones and friends.

There’s something intimate about hearing someone’s voice, even if they are just calling to check in or ask for a favor.

Watch the video above to hear a few of my favorite voicemails. And remember, if I don’t pick up, skip the text. Instead – when you hear that beep – you know what to do.

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