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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · 2d

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY! IT IS NOW OCTOBER, WHICH IS ONE OF THOSE LONG MONTHS WHEN THE DAYS ARE GETTING SHORTER (HERE IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE). HOW IS IT GOING? HAVE YOU BEEN READING ANYTHING NICE? I’VE BEEN READING THE DICTIONARY, IT’S GOT A LOT MORE TWISTS THAN I EXPECTED!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo walking in a picture of tangled, bare branches. He looks happy, a little lost, wearing a jeans jacket with a mustard shirt, and black trousers.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · 9d

I’M SURE YOU KNOW ALREADY, BUT IT’S MONDAY - WAS MONDAY DEPENDING ON YOUR TIME ZONE. HOW IS THAT GOING FOR YOU? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS WEEK? I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THE BREAKFASTS. I LOVE BREAKFASTS. TAKE CARE, THE TURNING OF THE SEASON IS ALWAYS A BIT STRANGE!!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo, sitting on the floor, making paper cranes. An incredibly long garland of finished cranes is curled around him in a spiral, a repeating gradient of red to green. Kyungsoo is wearing a red cardigan, with a small green blanket over his lap, looking content.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · 16d

MONDAY KYUNGSOO TIME! HAPPY MONDAY HAPPY NEW WEEK! EVERYONE CAN NOW AGREE ABOUT THE SEASONS AS OF TODAY: SPRING IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, AUTUMN IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE. ON THIS OCCASION I ALSO WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW SEASON. I LOVE A GOOD MILESTONE, I’LL TELL YOU THAT MUCH.

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo, walking around in a picture of a peat bog, his feet in the water, surrounded by sphagnum moss, grass, and dead leaves. He’s wearing a yellow raincoat, and a pair of dark jeans. A very slight smile is on his face.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · 23d

HELLO, HAPPY MONDAY TO MY FAVOURITE CRITTERS! HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING, WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR WORLD? I HOPE THIS WEEK IS FULL OF THE KIND OF THINGS THAT MAKE A WEEK GOOD. I CAN’T THINK OF WHAT THOSE THINGS ARE RIGHT NOW. RAINBOWS? CATS? GOOD SLEEP? MAYBE ALL OF THESE TOGETHER

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo presenting a robot that he has built. The robot is walking towards him, two antennas on its ears and spaghetti arms waving to its sides. Kyungsoo looks proud, wearing a red checkered short-sleeve button shirt and brown trousers, leaning towards the robot. There are tools and screws on the ground.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Sep 8

HAPPY MONDAY! NO, WAIT, I’M NOT WISHING YOU A HAPPY MONDAY, I’M ANNOUNCING IT IS A HAPPY MONDAY. I DO HOPE YOU ARE HAVING, OR HAD A GOOD MONDAY THOUGH! HEY, I INVITE YOU TO LOOK UP TO THE SKY TONIGHT AND CHECK WHETHER THERE MIGHT BE A NEW PLANET UP THERE, YOU NEVER KNOW…

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo, standing on a hill under the night sky. He’s holding out both his hands, throwing a flurry of stars into the sky. He’s wearing a purple jumper, and a pair of shorts, and he’s smiling.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Sep 1

SEPTEMBER! IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, METEOROLOGICAL AUTUMN STARTS NOW, AND THEN WHEN THE EQUINOX HAPPENS, ASTRONOMICAL AUTUMN WILL BEGIN. IN MY EXPERIENCE, TRUE AUTUMN BEGINS WHEN THE VIBES ARE CORRECT, SO I’D SAY IT IS AUTUMN NOW. HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY! TAKE CARE!

A cartoony Kyungsoo drawn on a picture, hopping from one apple to the next on a branch. He looks positively elated, wearing a green a jumper and some light jeans.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Aug 25

I GIVE TO YOU: THE FINAL MONDAY OF AUGUST, WHICH IS A LITTLE BIT LIKE THE SUNDAY OF SUMMER’ IN A WAY. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR WEEK FOR ME - FOR YOU FIRST, AND THEN FOR ME. THERE WON’T BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE IT, WHICH IS WHAT LIFE IS LIKE GENERALLY SPEAKING. SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo in a picture, walking on a spiderweb in between some ferns like it’s a tightrope. He’s wearing a red polo shirt, jean shorts, and a smile on his face.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Aug 18

HAPPY MONDAY CITIZENS OF EARTH! I WISH SAFE TRAVELS THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEK TO YOU; MAKE SURE TO AVOID THE POTHOLES THAT COME AROUND WEDNESDAY, AND THE BOTTLENECKS ON THURSDAY. APART FROM THAT, THE ROAD SHOULD BE CLEAR! DON’T DRIVE TOO FAST, AND MIND THE WILDLIFE!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo, standing like a bristling cat, feigning anger. He’s wearing a t-shirt that says “T-SHIRT”, and torn-up jeans, holding a mic in his right hand.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Aug 11

HELLO DEAR MONDAY CREATURES, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING? I HAVE BEEN FOUND IN BETWEEN TWO PAGES OF A SECOND-HAND BOOK, OR UNDER AN UPSIDE-DOWN DUST PAN, AND ALSO INSIDE OF A PILLOW CASE. PERFECTLY GOOD MONDAY LOCATIONS. HAPPY MONDAY ALL, I HOPE TIME IS DOING GOOD BY YOU!!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo in a picture of fruit-bearing bramble; Kyungsoo is standing on a leaf on his tippy toes, reaching for a huge blackberry. He’s smiling smugly, wearing a white and blue striped t-shirt, and a maroon pair of shorts.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Aug 4

IT’S AUGUST NOW! I WAS PRETTY SURE THERE HAD TO BE AN EXTRA MONTH SOMEWHERE AROUND THERE BUT APPARENTLY NOT! STRAIGHT TO AUGUST, THAT’S FINE! HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY, I HOPE THIS NEW WEEK AND NEW MONTH TREAT YOU WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT. HERE WE GO! ONTO NEW ADVENTURES!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo, wearing a denim jacket, a light red t-shirt, and some light brown trousers. He’s holding a giant paintbrush, and has painted multicoloured swirls and loops all across the floor. His face expression is neutral, if a little wide-eyed.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jul 28

HELLO DEAR LITTLE WORMS, CATERPILLARS AND GRASSHOPPERS. WHAT A LOVELY DAY TO MEET YOU ALL AS WE FIND THE NEW WEEK AT THE DOOR! HAPPY MONDAY, SWEET CRITTERS. AS THE WORLD KEEPS ON TURNING, I HOPE YOU FIND YOUR VERY OWN PATH THROUGH THE DEEPEST OF THE WOODS, WHEREVER IT MIGHT LEAD.

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo in a picture of moss at the foot of a tree. Kyungsoo is lying in the shade, eating a sandwich, wearing an orange plaid shirt and a pair of jeans. By his side, a water bottle, the sandwich wrapper, and a red backpack.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jul 21

HAPPY MONDAY FOLKS! HOW DO YOU DO? WHAT IS JULY LIKE FOR YOU? I HAVE BEEN ENJOYING LONG-AWAITED RAIN HERE WHERE I AM, AND THE DAYS ARE GETTING A LITTLE SHORTER NOW THAT IT‘S BEEN A MONTH SINCE SOLSTICE! GIVE IT UP FOR THE PASSAGE OF TIME EVERYBODY! ENJOY YOUR WEEK, YES?

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo eating a cookie, looking a bit startled. He is wearing a purple Astro Boy T-shirt, red plaid pjs, and he has a crumb on his chin. To his side, there is a glass of milk on a stool, and a penguin eating their own, smaller cookie. The window behind them shows a dark night sky, with the moon and the stars there.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jul 14

NEW MONDAY NEW HELLO, LET’S TRY THIS ONE: hello! DOESN’T SEEM QUITE RIGHT, NO? I’LL GO BACK TO OUR CLASSICS: HELLO! HAPPY MONDAY! I’M SO GLAD TO BE HERE WITH YOU ALL TODAY! FINALLY MY SUMMER IS A LITTLE LESS HOT, FEELS REFRESHING. TAKE CARE YOU ALL, WHEREVER AND WHENEVER YOU ARE!

Digital painting of a cartoony Kyungsoo, lying on his belly with a comics book open on the floor, looking a bit nonplussed at having his reading interrupted. He has a couple more books by his side, and a glass of lemonade with a straw, and a lemon slice. He’s wearing a black t-shirt with orange trim, and green shorts.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jul 7

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY; THE SKY IS HIGH AND WIDE, THERE ARE MANY CLOUDS, PUSHED BY A GOOD AMOUNT OF WIND. WE’RE ALWAYS RUNNING SOMEWHERE, BUT THERE’S ALWAYS SOMEWHERE TO RUN TO! LET’S TAKE A LITTLE PIT STOP AND CHECK IN THOUGH, YES? I HOPE THIS NEW WEEK WILL BE KIND TO YOU!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo, running on green grass. He’s smiling, his hair is blonde, he’s wearing a multicoloured, checkered t-shirt and a pair of red shorts.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 30

THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE MONDAYS TOGETHER; ALTHOUGH WE LIVE IN STRANGE TIMES, IT’S A BEAUTIFUL THING TO BE ABLE TO SHARE SOMETHING SO SIMPLE AS THE GREETING OF A NEW WEEK WITH ALL OF YOU. I HOPE WE CAN ALL BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER, AND SEE MANY MORE BEAUTIFUL MONDAYS

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 30

HAPPY MONDAY AND HAPPY FIVE YEARS OF MONDAY KYUNGSOO IF YOU CAN BELIEVE IT!! FOR ME I THOUGHT IT HAD BEEN MAYBE THREE MONTHS, TOPS, BUT THE TRUTH IS IT’S BEEN SIXTY MONTHS, SO, THERE YOU GO, LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER!! HAVE A GLASS OF WATER ON ME! MAYBE TWO, LET´S GO WILD!

À gif of a cartoony Kyungsoo, floating on blue water, looking content with his eyes closed, wearing swimming trunks.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 23

PSA: YOU SHOULDN’T LEAN LIKE THAT ON ESCALATORS HANDRAILS FOR SAFETY REASONS, I THINK

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 23

IT DIDN’T FALL ON A MONDAY, BUT THE SOLSTICE JUST HAPPENED LAST WEEK, HOW EXCITING! FOR ME IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, IT MEANT THE DAY WAS EXTRA LONG. DID I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT? NO. I STILL LIKED IT THOUGH. HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY, TAKE CARE, STAY COOL, STAY HYDRATED!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo standing on escalators, leaning against the handrail. His hair is light, his face expression is neutral, he’s wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt over a t-shirt with dark trousers. He’s holding sunglasses in his hand.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 16

ATTENTION TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE COME ACROSS THIS HERE POST ON THIS HERE DAY: HAPPY MONDAY, HAPPY NEW WEEK, I WISH YOU THE BEST. EVERY DAY THINGS HAPPEN TO ALL OF US, SOME OF THEM ARE PRETTY ROUGH, SO I HOPE THERE CAN BE GOOD TO BALANCE IT OUT, LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS AND SO ON

A drawing of a cartoony Kyungsoo embedded in a picture. Kyungsoo is wearing a bucket hat, a short-sleeve shirt and a pair of shorts, with a neckerchief around his neck. He is looking a little confused, holding a map in his hands. He’s standing on a mossy branch in the woods, it’s a sunny day.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 9

THAT TOOK MORE TIME TO WRITE THAN I CARE TO ADMIT. TAKE CARE EVERYBODY!

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 9

HAPPY MONDAY TO YOU ALL, AND MAY YOU HAVE A BLISSFUL WEEK AS IT GOES ON, EVEN ON ORDINARY DAYS. BUT IF NOT, THAT’S OKAY, MAKE SOME POPCORN WITH SOMEBODY OR SOMETHING, FIND SOME SIMPLE JOYS WHERE YOU CAN! DON’T GET TOO LOST IN YOUR HEAD. AND I’LL SEE YOU NEXT MONDAY!

A picture of an open pop-up card: a cutout of a cartoony Kyungsoo, dressed in a striped t-shirt, walking behind a bush. Behind him, a blue paper spiral represents an abstract idea of the sky, on which cutouts of the sun and some clouds are glued. The ground is painted green, with small yellow and red flowers.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · Jun 2

HAPPY MONDAY IN THE CHANGE OF THE SEASONS EVERYBODY! IT IS NOW SUMMER IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, AND WINTER IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. EITHER WAY, I DON’T DISCRIMINATE; MONDAYS ARE PLANETWIDE, I'M AFRAID. WHATEVER SIDE OF THE EQUATOR YOU'RE ON, HAVE A LOVELY WEEK!!

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo, smiling, wearing jeans and a multicoloured jumper, standing in front of a telescope. It’s nighttime in a clearing, the crescent moon is glowing in the sky.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · May 26

HAPPY MONDAY TO ALL FLOWERS TODAY, THE VIOLETS, THE CORNFLOWERS, THE BUTTERCUPS, THE RED CAMPIONS, THE SPURGES, AND... WHAT ELSE... AH YES! THE FORGET-ME-NOTS. MAY YOU KEEP ON FLOWERING IN ALL POSSIBLE SHADES AND REACHING NEW HEIGHTS THIS WEEK! I RECOMMEND LOTS OF WATERING.

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo kneeling in a multicolour wildflower field, smiling and holding a small bouquet with both hands. He's wearing a hoodie.

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · May 19

WHAT ARE COOL THINGS YOU SAW RECENTLY? HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE, KEEP YOUR BEANS COOL!

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THIS IS YOUR MONDAY KYUNGSOO @mondaykyungsoo.bsky.social · May 19

HELLO MONDAY! WAIT, NO, LET ME TRY AGAIN. HELLO EVERYBODY, IT'S MONDAY AGAIN! I'M SURE YOU HAD NOTICED, BUT IF YOU HADN'T, GLAD I COULD LET YOU KNOW. HOW'S EVERYBODY DOING? AS I'M TYPING THIS POST, THERE IS A LIGHT BREEZE OUTSIDE, AND I SAW A BUTTERFLY THIS MORNING.

A cartoony drawing of Kyungsoo standing, his expression neutral, wearing a polo shirt over a striped shirt with sleeves that are much too long, pooling on the ground.

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