Parking tickets are almost a rite of passage when you move to Los Angeles. You’re not a true Angeleno until…
Articles by Kristin Wong

Kristin Wong is a freelance writer who has written for MSN, Bankrate, and NBC News. She regularly contributes to Lifehacker and Mental_floss and is a recipient of the Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism award. Kristin chronicles her experiences as a full-time freelance writer at her blog. Visit: www.kristinwong.com
Seven years ago, I started dating this guy I was crazy about. We had the best conversations, he was cynical…
Confession: I am a nosy house guest. I won’t rummage through your drawers, but I will scan your book collection,…
I come from a long line of worriers. I’m a worrier, my grandmother was a worrier, and my mom worries…
It’s back. That creeping, insidious feeling that you’re out of your league. That nasty, destructive voice telling you you’re not…
It was my first meeting with a new potential client, and they tossed out a number. It was a good…
Despite your best intentions and efforts, it is inevitable: At some point in your life, you will be wrong. Mistakes…
Work is crazy, your schedule is crazy, and you feel like you’re going crazy. You attempt to buy your way…
I grew up in a small town outside of Houston, and like most Texans, I have a fair amount of…
I used to pride myself on how little maintenance I required. “Workout? What’s that?” I joked. “Exercise? I thought you said…