You were a witch in a previous incarnation! A witch who was also a sharp businesswoman who owned a tavern in ancient Thessaly, and who also happened to be the lover of Socrates! Whoa, talk about a worldly woman. :) Here's the proof:
"Melissa Rose"="is Meroe lass"
Here's where you can read all about Meroe:
http://www.eserver.org/books/apuleius/bookes/one.html
Her story begins in the Third Chapter, so just scroll down to get to her.
And, in case you had any doubts at all about your witchiness, another anagram is of "Melissa Rose" is "I, Salem's Rose". ;)
-- Nanaea