Tim Dowling's January blues are cured by a toilet-based epiphany. It all started with a debate about the official start date of Dry January with his wife. The couple's argument centers around the interpretation of 'business day' and the start date of the month-long challenge. Despite the disagreement, the real issue lies in the way we approach January. The month is filled with false promises of a fresh start, but the reality is that missed deadlines and unfulfilled obligations from December follow us into the new year. As Tim and his wife return home from a walk, they encounter a new problem: the bin collection schedule has changed, and Tim has failed to adapt. The fridge is full of food with sell-by dates from before Twelfth Night, and there's no room for more waste. However, the real turning point comes when Tim's wife tells him the toilet won't flush. This leads Tim to have an epiphany: he realizes that if he can find a piece of galvanized wire, he can fix the toilet himself. This moment of clarity shows that sometimes we can find solutions to our problems, even in the midst of the January blues.
