Rooster comes again and lent starts

Happy Chinese New Year
I was born in the year of rooster. So, this might be a good year for me... hopefully.
For Catholics, lent starts today. A 40 day 'fasting' period preceeding Easter. A workmate sitting next to me is observing this and refraining himself from the usual black coffee, normal tea, biscuits, crisps, sweets, etc. Alcohol is okay though.