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Torontonians Share What They Were Finally Able To Do After Lockdown & It's So Wholesome

Torontonians are back at Raptors games and nature is healing.

Crowded nightclub. Right: Toronto Raptors game.

Crowded nightclub. Right: Toronto Raptors game.

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What's something that you were craving to do after restrictions were lifted? A Toronto Redditor posted a wholesome callout asking for people to share what "thing" they really wanted to do during COVID-19 lockdowns and were finally able to take part in.

COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions took a major toll on the activities and experiences available to Torontonians, but as restrictions have eased, life has begun to return to a cautious new normal, and many people are dipping their toes back into old and new passions.

Commenters on the Reddit thread shared heartwarming accounts of how they are getting back out there and enjoying life, from attending Raptors games to travelling the world.

Here are some of their responses.

Going out dancing

from toronto

Cheering on the Raptors IRL

from toronto

Going to stand-up comedy shows

from toronto

Dancing to live music

from toronto

Attending conventions

from toronto

Catching flights

from toronto

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