I finally got the payment from one client, accumulated from mid of last month. This particular salon is just very busy. No, I wouldn't put them on the black list.
Although, while Oded is a just and righteous seeker, his partner Avi is less of that sort. So whenever I deal with Avi, he loves to take more time but complain about the charge. Good thing is, they always pay nonetheless. So sometimes it is funny, like today, when Avi asked how much and I said: 455, he replied: 4 dollars...(since delayed payment is not usual with them unless they're really busy and I wouldn't want to bother them, a month's fee is a lot compared to the usual 35-70USD). I somehow didn't find anger anymore, just humorous. Perhaps I've adapted to his behavior. I wondered, other than his individual character, could his family size (Oded only has a new born daugther while he has probably 2 kids) be the cause of his personality.
I also got paid from another client this morning who hadn't called me since last year until today. Not a frequent client so their balance last year was only $80.
There's a greater temptation. That among all these conversations with them, trying to do the best job and get paid, I've been easily distracted that I focus on being the light of the world for myself instead of for God.
Upon arrival of my first client's place, I was told they made a bet on my punctuality, to which the main boss lost, due to my prompt arrival, this time.
Another reminder, on my sense of punctuality. One I must fix before leaving this country. Since Malaysians or many others of the East (back then) is known to be time insensitive.