The Things People Can't Wait To Do When The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Over

The Refreshingly Simple Things People Can't Wait To Do Once Quarantine Is Over

From grabbing brunch to booking a cinema date - by Danielle Fowler

"What is the first thing you'll do once everything goes back to normal?"

Whether it's grabbing an almond flat white on the morning commute, popping to the local for a post-work natter or devouring smashy avocado on toast in the sunshine (eurgh, remember those days?) - there's a lot we took for granted in pre-quarantine life.

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Proving it's the little things that our heart is aching for the most, people have responded to the all-encompassing question on Reddit and the answers are heartwarmingly simple.

From finally plucking up the courage to ask their crush on a date to hugging friends, family and well, just about anyone who is game - we've listed our favourite responses below.

1. "Go see my boyfriend, take him on a date and ask that boy to marry me. I'm done spending time apart for who knows how long."

2. "Hug my grandfather."

3. "Ask the girl I've got a crush on out. I finally gathered the courage but quarantine struck before I could ask..."

4. "This whole thing has made my wife and I pause and reflect on how we were living and the things we gave our attention to prior to quarantine.

I think when it is all over, we will continue to spend less time out in society and put more emphasis on family. We are already starting a garden in our yard and have been going on outdoor adventures with the kids. We hope to continue with simplicity and take care of ourselves."

5. "Travel, go to live shows and eat at restaurants. Everything."

6. "Hug all of my friends. There isn't much better than a good heart-to-heart hug, and everyones getting one from me when this is done."

7. "Leave my house! Go to the park! Or, maybe go to a bar! Kiss somebody - preferably a friend, but maybe anyone! And above all, GO DANCING."

8. "Buy airline tickets to a foreign country again. I'm getting that itch to add a stamp to my passport."

9. "Ask the guy I've liked for a while if he wants to come around for dinner and a movie."

10. "Travel to see my love."

What's the first thing you're going to do when this is all over?

Danielle Fowler

Danielle Fowler is a contributor at marie claire Australia.

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