Category Archives: The Monthly Reflection (2020-2024)

When I woke up on the morning after Jordan’s 30th birthday party, my mouth was dry and my head was pounding.  The symptoms were a result of my attempt to make up for a year of missed celebrations in just one night.  And while it was not a feeling that I typically enjoy, there wasContinue reading “May 2021: We Back!”

“Ain’t it funny how life changes?” Thomas Rhett sang the words, but I’m certainly living them. Jordan and I are sharing 30-packs of diapers with the same friends we used to share 30-packs of Natty Light. Instead of hanging at the pool bar in Punta Cana with Penn State Greek Life, we’re spending Saturdays atContinue reading “April 2021: Life changes”

There are some moments in life that you just can’t miss. As the sun was shining, the waves were crashing, and the engagement ring was sparkling on Newport Beach, my family was experiencing one of these moments. My sister’s boyfriend had just proposed and unbeknownst to her, we were getting ready to celebrate only aContinue reading “March 2021: The one where Casey and Mikey get engaged”

On February 1, I started a new chapter of my career with Financial Coach. I made the move because I wanted to be a trusted advisor for some of life’s most important conversations and decisions.   I hoped to be a guide for people in my own community that would become like family. And I wanted toContinue reading “February 2021: Becoming a Financial Coach”

Dear Vanguard, Today is my final day as a crew member. As I embark on my next journey as an Associate Wealth Advisor at Financial Coach, I wanted to thank you for making the start of my career so special. 8 years ago, you took a chance on an unpolished summer intern who performed aContinue reading “January 2021: Thank you, Vanguard”

There were no large crowds of supporters packed along the Ben Franklin Parkway.  Instead, a few good friends were spread out along the Radnor Trail.  There were no live bands, corporate sponsors, hospitality tents, or clusters of runners.  It was just a relatively quiet Sunday with the occasional jogger or dog walker passing by everyContinue reading “December 2020: A makeshift marathon”

There wasn’t anything spectacular about the morning of November 8th, 2020. I tiptoed past Jack’s bassinet on my way to get breakfast going in the kitchen. With the eggs and bacon beginning to sizzle, I looked out at the pond and the pile of colorful leaves that had fallen around the perimeter. My moment ofContinue reading “November 2020: A vision for 30”

As we approach Election Day, I’ve been thinking a lot about the lessons I’ve learned from my mom. I’ve taken stock of the principles that she instilled in me. I’ve reflected on the values that she taught me to look for in a spouse, a friend, and a leader. So as I filled out myContinue reading “October 2020: Mama raised us better”

Meet Jack Anthony Janiec. I just met him a week ago so I don’t know him all that well yet, but after spending some time with him he seems like a pretty chill dude and the ladies think he’s adorable. So if you’re a little stressed out right about now, I’m here to give youContinue reading “September 2020: A shot of Jack”