HALIFAX -- On Thursday, Halifax city streets were full of an optimistic kind of hustle and bustle. People were masking up, moving about, and making the most of the day. In a showcase of perseverance, some small businesses even managed to survive the pandemic. "I just think people adapt as a rule," said Mike Martin, who interviewed with CTV News while walking downtown. "It’s just human nature." Martin also provided a historical example, a previous pandemic. "It’s going to be like the roaring 20s," said Martin, looking forward to things getting back to normal. "Everyone’s gonna be out eating, drinking and having some fun," he added with a laugh.