Lawrie The80sBoy
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Art lover, 80s music junkie. Lens crafter, snapping pics & fighting stigma around mental wellbeing. Let's connect! 📷 🎶
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Tough day? Remember, you're not alone. ❤️ Sending strength and love. Bad days happen, but they don't define you. Focus on self-compassion – be kind to yourself. Tomorrow brings new possibilities. #mentalhealth #resilience #selfcare
Love may be quieter than you think. Not fireworks every day, just steady care, small check-ins, showing up when it counts. If it feels calm and kind, that still matters. Maybe it matters most.
#Love #Kindness #EverydayMoments
#Love #Kindness #EverydayMoments
December 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Love may be quieter than you think. Not fireworks every day, just steady care, small check-ins, showing up when it counts. If it feels calm and kind, that still matters. Maybe it matters most.
#Love #Kindness #EverydayMoments
#Love #Kindness #EverydayMoments
Last Shift (2014). Ooooerr missus. Night shift, empty police station, bad vibes on tap. Cheap? Yep. Effective? Also yep. Jump scares land, dread creeps. Proof you do not need money to ruin your sleep.
#LastShift #Horror #JumpScares
#LastShift #Horror #JumpScares
December 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Last Shift (2014). Ooooerr missus. Night shift, empty police station, bad vibes on tap. Cheap? Yep. Effective? Also yep. Jump scares land, dread creeps. Proof you do not need money to ruin your sleep.
#LastShift #Horror #JumpScares
#LastShift #Horror #JumpScares
Kong: Skull Island. A proper old fashioned romp. Big monkey, loud guns, zero therapy offered. Still holds up when you want spectacle and brain switched off. Sometimes cinema should just stomp and roar.
#KongSkullIsland #MonsterMovies #FilmNight #Blockbuster
#KongSkullIsland #MonsterMovies #FilmNight #Blockbuster
December 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Kong: Skull Island. A proper old fashioned romp. Big monkey, loud guns, zero therapy offered. Still holds up when you want spectacle and brain switched off. Sometimes cinema should just stomp and roar.
#KongSkullIsland #MonsterMovies #FilmNight #Blockbuster
#KongSkullIsland #MonsterMovies #FilmNight #Blockbuster
I read something today that really opened my eyes. The Social Model of Disability says no one is disabled, it’s society that does the disabling. It made me rethink how we treat each other. Maybe we can all do a bit more to make life easier. #Inclusion #Accessibility
December 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I read something today that really opened my eyes. The Social Model of Disability says no one is disabled, it’s society that does the disabling. It made me rethink how we treat each other. Maybe we can all do a bit more to make life easier. #Inclusion #Accessibility
Sometimes things fall flat and it stings, but it doesn’t mean you’re done. It’s just life nudging you in a different direction. Take the hint, breathe, go again. You’re allowed to learn as you go.
#KeepGoing #SmallSteps #MentalHealthMatters
#KeepGoing #SmallSteps #MentalHealthMatters
December 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Sometimes things fall flat and it stings, but it doesn’t mean you’re done. It’s just life nudging you in a different direction. Take the hint, breathe, go again. You’re allowed to learn as you go.
#KeepGoing #SmallSteps #MentalHealthMatters
#KeepGoing #SmallSteps #MentalHealthMatters
This is so me. Turns out there’s a Japanese word for having a separate stomach for pudding. Betsubara. Finally a bit of science that explains my life choices. Makes me think there’s always room for small joys, even on heavy days. #Betsubara #LittleThings #FoodLove
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is so me. Turns out there’s a Japanese word for having a separate stomach for pudding. Betsubara. Finally a bit of science that explains my life choices. Makes me think there’s always room for small joys, even on heavy days. #Betsubara #LittleThings #FoodLove
Some days life throws curveballs and it’s easy to tense up. But if you can, try seeing those moments as a chance to stretch a bit and learn something new. No pressure, just gentle steps forward. You’ve got more in you than you think. #Growth #KeepGoing
December 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Some days life throws curveballs and it’s easy to tense up. But if you can, try seeing those moments as a chance to stretch a bit and learn something new. No pressure, just gentle steps forward. You’ve got more in you than you think. #Growth #KeepGoing
Sorting out my music and stumbled on an old friend. Tale to Tell by The Mummers. Forgot how much soul that album has. Proper little time capsule. Gave me a weird rush of hope I didn’t know I needed. Funny how music does that.
#TheMummers #TaleToTell #NowPlaying
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#TheMummers #TaleToTell #NowPlaying
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December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Sorting out my music and stumbled on an old friend. Tale to Tell by The Mummers. Forgot how much soul that album has. Proper little time capsule. Gave me a weird rush of hope I didn’t know I needed. Funny how music does that.
#TheMummers #TaleToTell #NowPlaying
music.youtube.com/watch?v=AUdW...
#TheMummers #TaleToTell #NowPlaying
music.youtube.com/watch?v=AUdW...
Right, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest really ties the whole wild ride together. Noomi Rapace turns up again looking like she could end a government with one stare. Honestly, her hair should get its own spin off. It steals scenes. #HornetsNest #NoomiRapace #NordicNoir
December 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Right, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest really ties the whole wild ride together. Noomi Rapace turns up again looking like she could end a government with one stare. Honestly, her hair should get its own spin off. It steals scenes. #HornetsNest #NoomiRapace #NordicNoir
Trying my best today. Some things will land, some things will wobble, and that’s fine. I’m reminding myself to stay kind, even when I slip. If you need that reminder too, take it. We don’t have to get it perfect to make it a good day. #BeGentle #MentalHealth #SmallSteps
December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Trying my best today. Some things will land, some things will wobble, and that’s fine. I’m reminding myself to stay kind, even when I slip. If you need that reminder too, take it. We don’t have to get it perfect to make it a good day. #BeGentle #MentalHealth #SmallSteps
Feels wild how life can flip with one moment. An accident, a call, a diagnosis. It reminds me to stay grounded and notice the small stuff while it’s here. None of us is as solid as we pretend. Be gentle with yourself today. #MindfulLiving #TakeCare
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Feels wild how life can flip with one moment. An accident, a call, a diagnosis. It reminds me to stay grounded and notice the small stuff while it’s here. None of us is as solid as we pretend. Be gentle with yourself today. #MindfulLiving #TakeCare
You know that awkward stretch when you try something new and every part of you wants to bolt? That’s usually where the real progress hides. Be kind to yourself while you lean into it. You’re building something stronger. #Growth #KeepGoing
December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
You know that awkward stretch when you try something new and every part of you wants to bolt? That’s usually where the real progress hides. Be kind to yourself while you lean into it. You’re building something stronger. #Growth #KeepGoing
Rewatching The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and honestly, the 2009 one wipes the floor with that American remake. Noomi Rapace just stomps through the screen. Proper fire. Makes you wonder why Hollywood even tried. #NoomiRapace #DragonTattoo #NordicNoir
November 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Rewatching The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and honestly, the 2009 one wipes the floor with that American remake. Noomi Rapace just stomps through the screen. Proper fire. Makes you wonder why Hollywood even tried. #NoomiRapace #DragonTattoo #NordicNoir
Right, Eyes Wide Shut. Two hours of Tom Cruise wandering around New York looking like he’s about to ask for the manager, while his marriage unravels like a dodgy Christmas jumper. Weird, tense, oddly sexy. Kubrick really said good luck sleeping. #EyesWideShut #Kubrick #90sFilm
November 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Right, Eyes Wide Shut. Two hours of Tom Cruise wandering around New York looking like he’s about to ask for the manager, while his marriage unravels like a dodgy Christmas jumper. Weird, tense, oddly sexy. Kubrick really said good luck sleeping. #EyesWideShut #Kubrick #90sFilm
Just rewatched Don't Breathe. Feels like someone locked you in a room with Stephen Lang and your worst decisions. Claustrophobic, tense, and somehow you’re rooting for the chaos. Brutal fun. #DontBreathe #HorrorThriller #StephenLang #EdgeOfYourSeat
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Just rewatched Don't Breathe. Feels like someone locked you in a room with Stephen Lang and your worst decisions. Claustrophobic, tense, and somehow you’re rooting for the chaos. Brutal fun. #DontBreathe #HorrorThriller #StephenLang #EdgeOfYourSeat
Sometimes we push ourselves to hurry along, but real growth takes time. It’s alright to slow down. You’re not falling behind, you’re finding your own pace. Be gentle with yourself and let things unfold.
#selfcare #growing #mentalhealth
#selfcare #growing #mentalhealth
November 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Sometimes we push ourselves to hurry along, but real growth takes time. It’s alright to slow down. You’re not falling behind, you’re finding your own pace. Be gentle with yourself and let things unfold.
#selfcare #growing #mentalhealth
#selfcare #growing #mentalhealth
Putting in effort isn’t a sign of weakness. It just means you care enough to grow. Mastery doesn’t arrive overnight, it builds with every small step you take. Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing more than you think.
#growth #mindset #keepgoing
#growth #mindset #keepgoing
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Putting in effort isn’t a sign of weakness. It just means you care enough to grow. Mastery doesn’t arrive overnight, it builds with every small step you take. Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing more than you think.
#growth #mindset #keepgoing
#growth #mindset #keepgoing
It’s never too late to learn something new. Your brain’s still got plenty of spark in it, even on the days you feel stuck. Tiny steps count. Curiosity counts. You’re allowed to grow at your own pace. #GrowthMindset #KeepLearning
November 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
It’s never too late to learn something new. Your brain’s still got plenty of spark in it, even on the days you feel stuck. Tiny steps count. Curiosity counts. You’re allowed to grow at your own pace. #GrowthMindset #KeepLearning
Funny how a tiny shift in how you look at things can open up space you didn’t realise you had. With the right mindset, growth sneaks in quietly. No pressure, just gentle steps forward. You’re doing better than you think.
#Mindset #KeepGoing #SmallSteps
#Mindset #KeepGoing #SmallSteps
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Funny how a tiny shift in how you look at things can open up space you didn’t realise you had. With the right mindset, growth sneaks in quietly. No pressure, just gentle steps forward. You’re doing better than you think.
#Mindset #KeepGoing #SmallSteps
#Mindset #KeepGoing #SmallSteps
Sometimes the good stuff isn’t in the finish line at all. It’s in the little moments while you’re getting there. If you can find a bit of joy in the process, the results feel lighter anyway. Go steady with yourself.
#Mindset #Wellbeing #Growth
#Mindset #Wellbeing #Growth
November 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Sometimes the good stuff isn’t in the finish line at all. It’s in the little moments while you’re getting there. If you can find a bit of joy in the process, the results feel lighter anyway. Go steady with yourself.
#Mindset #Wellbeing #Growth
#Mindset #Wellbeing #Growth
Watched Strange Harvest 2024 and my nerves are still pacing the room. I’m a sucker for police procedural stuff and this one felt a bit too real. Proper tense. Proper gritty. Might sleep with the light on. #StrangeHarvest #CrimeThriller
November 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Watched Strange Harvest 2024 and my nerves are still pacing the room. I’m a sucker for police procedural stuff and this one felt a bit too real. Proper tense. Proper gritty. Might sleep with the light on. #StrangeHarvest #CrimeThriller
Trying these @Tesco Finest roast turkey crisps and honestly… why do they taste like a full Sunday roast in disguise? Thought I’d have one, ended up inhaling half the bag. No regrets, just vibes.
#SnackAttack #CrispLife #SmallJoys
#SnackAttack #CrispLife #SmallJoys
November 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Trying these @Tesco Finest roast turkey crisps and honestly… why do they taste like a full Sunday roast in disguise? Thought I’d have one, ended up inhaling half the bag. No regrets, just vibes.
#SnackAttack #CrispLife #SmallJoys
#SnackAttack #CrispLife #SmallJoys
Try swapping “I can't do this” for “I can't do this yet.” It takes the pressure down a notch and reminds you that growth isn’t a race. We’re all figuring it out in our own messy way. Be kind to yourself while you learn. #MentalHealth #KeepGoing
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Try swapping “I can't do this” for “I can't do this yet.” It takes the pressure down a notch and reminds you that growth isn’t a race. We’re all figuring it out in our own messy way. Be kind to yourself while you learn. #MentalHealth #KeepGoing
The Ward (2010). Thought I was above cheap shocks but that last jump scare got me. Full body flinch. I’m blaming the lighting, the sound design and my terrible life choices. Decent fun though. #TheWard #HorrorNight #FilmChat
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Ward (2010). Thought I was above cheap shocks but that last jump scare got me. Full body flinch. I’m blaming the lighting, the sound design and my terrible life choices. Decent fun though. #TheWard #HorrorNight #FilmChat
Funny how criticism can sting, but if you sit with it for a minute, it can actually point you in a better direction. None of us gets it right first time. Let it help you grow, not flatten you. We’re all learning as we go. #Growth #Mindset #KeepGoing
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Funny how criticism can sting, but if you sit with it for a minute, it can actually point you in a better direction. None of us gets it right first time. Let it help you grow, not flatten you. We’re all learning as we go. #Growth #Mindset #KeepGoing