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-:wave: Hi, I’m @publicmatt
-:eyes: I’m interested in data science, web development, recreation.
-:seedling: I’m currently learning climate modeling, diffusion, js.
-:revolving_hearts: I’m looking to collaborate on anything data, databases, visualization, etc.
-:mailbox: How to reach me: [website](https://www.publicmatt.com) or [email](mailto:contact@publicmatt.com)
+Hi, I’m @publicmatt,
+
+- interested in: data science, web development, recreation.
+- learning: climate modeling, homelabs, js.
+- will collaborate on: anything data, databases, visualization, etc.
+- reach me: [website](https://www.publicmatt.com) or [email](mailto:contact@publicmatt.com)