We discuss a range of topics with A Purple Life:She was raised by a single mom, and money was tight, so she learned to be frugal by necessity. When she went to college, she swung in the opposite direction, moved to NYC, and lived an expensive lifestyle.She talks through how her approach to being more or less frugal has adjusted at various times throughout her life, and most recently, how it’s been since she retired. She is a 3rd generation, early retiree.  Her mom retired when she was 55, and what she learned from that.  Why she moved from NYC to Seattle to geoarbitrage her cost of living.  How she has lived a very intentional lifestyle.  What her annual cost of living is and how she keeps her cost of living incredibly low.    How she and her long-term partner manage their finances.  What it’s like to be fun-employed.  What it was like emotionally when she finally took the plunge, quit her job, and retired.Retiring during a global pandemic and how she had to adjust her travel plans as a result.    Her learnings and observations since she retired: being present, birdwatching, napping, and curiosity.  The joy of not setting goals anymore.  Her travels and learning about all the new places they are visiting.  Show references:A Purple Life websiteA Purple Life on InstagramA Purple Life on Twitter---Follow friends on FIRETwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInLeave us a voicemail or text us: 404-981-3370eMail us at:  friendsonfiremm@gmail.comVisit our website: www.friendsonfire.orgfriends on FIRE etsy store---Other LinksMaggie’s Blog: Mostly Minimal LifeMike’s Book: Your New Relationship with Money