We had the good fortune of connecting with Melissa Jaroensuk and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Melissa, how do you think about risk?

In my life, risk plays a significant role. Taking a risk is making a decision that could lead to either a negative or a positive outcome.

Taking risk is like you’re blinding yourself with the blindfold. The vision is blurry, and you have no idea what will happen next.

Many times, I’ve been put in a position where I feel like there’s nothing to lose, so bring it on. What could possibly go wrong?

Sometimes I didn’t take risks because fear got in the way. And I feel terrible afterwards, thinking about the possibilities if I just take those risks. But there’s nothing to be afraid of. I invigorate myself by looking on the bright side of things. Anxiety is described as “excitement without breath.” So, if you breathe through it, it turns into excitement!

The fact that I am also a human being. In my life, I make mistakes. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and do things differently. I feel like I’m doing my best and what I can at the time, but things seem to slip by. It may feel as if your wings are broken at times, but as I previously stated, the vision in front of us is blurry while we take risks. So there’s no need to beat yourself up about it. Just know that you messed up here, but that’s okay; instead, learn from your mistakes.
The most effective way to learn is through mistakes. If you forget, you’ll repeat the same mistakes again and again.

One of my biggest risks was dropping out of university during my second year to save money for my mother. Her business couldn’t survive for years, and we had no income in early Covid-19. I don’t want her to lend more money just to pay for my college. I wanted her to save the house while still being able to provide food for our table. I also get to discover myself and try out various jobs, such as seller and cashier for my mother’s shop. A bartender, a waitress, and a social media manager. This risk saved our house, my mother’s business, and my 30 more cats.

Even though I screwed up some of my risks, I will continue to take them. I don’t want to mess up, and I don’t want to hurt anyone. But it’s hard because I will, as will you.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?

I was born in a country ghetto back in the day. My mother left me with my great grandmother after 14 days to go work and earn money for us. I’ve been raised by many people around there. It was exciting but also dangerous at the same time. Not only animals, but also humans. Back in the day, I had a lot of fun. It taught me a lot about survival. Gardening, fishing, hunting, house construction, and so on. When I was two years old, I attended a local school next to the temple and directly in front of my great grandmother’s house. It was a local school with many rules. We all had the same haircuts and wore the same uniforms. Imagine me with short hair that can’t be any longer than the bottom of my ears with my bang and the Thai government school uniform. But it was incredible. They had a lot of activities and taught me a lot of life skills.

My mother asked me if I wanted to move in with her when I was 12 years old. I mean, I have no idea what it’s like to live with her. But I decided to go with her anyway. But then it’s not what I expected it to be. Because I was enrolled in a Christian boarding school in Phuket. “Once again, I’m living with strangers,” I told myself. I thought my old school was strict, but this takes the cake. My mental health was not in the best shape at the time. Because, at least in my countryside, I was free to live, but here at boarding school, my freedom had disappeared. I spent my time there praying and studying. I was bullied in school as well, but I have to thank my ghetto side for teaching me how to fight because that’s what we did to survive. I was bullied because I was depressed and came from a rural area and I didn’t know how to communicate in English, so they made fun of me. I missed my country life a lot, but luckily, when I was in a study room at night, I pretended to be doing my homework and studying, but I was actually writing songs and novels to keep myself entertained and keep me from being depressed.

After 2 years in prison (Aka. Boarding school). I now have more freedom because I live with my mother. I’ve had the opportunity to travel throughout Asia, and I enjoy filming and photographing the breathtaking scenery. After I graduated from that school, I began to dress and style my hair in the manner that I desired. People used to think I was crazy and a black sheep before it all became fashion and trend.

But the real beginning came when I went to London to study with my school. I get to see a bunch of great architecture, statues, museums, and natural scenery. And now that I’m out of boarding school, I’ve got my swag, so I have a lot of beautiful pictures and videos from that trip. I edited them and uploaded several of the short videos to preserve my memories. All of the videos I made were made with a sense of fun and joy. I also enjoy seeing myself in a variety of cool outfits that I have put together myself.

I’m really looking forward to starting a YouTube channel with my best friends this month. I’m sure it’d be worth it to watch us and let us entertain you. We’re also preparing on our music band. Please remember to participate!

It was difficult when people began to criticize my appearance and videos. I was depressed and stopped posting for a long time because I used to care so much about what other people thought. Then I realized I hadn’t done anything wrong, and I couldn’t make everybody to like me anyway. So I remember that I did all of this for myself and my happiness. When will I be able to be happy if I am overly concerned about others? It wasn’t easy for me because people started to notice more about me. Some people came into my life and pretended to be my friends, but they were actually talking negatively about me, including spreading false rumors about me behind my back and making fun of me in front of their friends or others who wanted to know me despite knowing what I had been through. But, once I found out, I cut them off without asking why they did what they did.

I’m learning to except the thing I can’t change. The biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way is when the heart is involved. People don’t always have the best intentions. They’ll pretend they’re good for you, only to find out that they’re toxic or even abusive. The time has come for you to face your dragons. And you must slay them before they slay you. Make sure they know that you will not stand for any mistreatment. You can’t change people but you can change your reaction and remember that you can always rewrite your story.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?

I love it when my friends who have never been to Phuket before ask me if I can show them around during their visit. But if they come back, I’ll make sure to spend more time outside with them by taking them to Naiharn beach to swim and relax after they arrive. Then we’ll go eat at Pak Boong Fai Daeng in my neighborhood and rest.

The next plan is to visit Kata Beach, where my mother’s shop will be located. You can get coconut oil and then go surf or paddle with the locals or just hang out on the beach. Hiking on the rocks. After that, get food in front of Kata Beach, which has many delicious foods, especially the burger place, before going down to the beach. It’s very inexpensive and has good services.

In the evening, I’ll take them to Big Buddha, where I feed wild monkeys on the mountain with my mother. We can see Phuket from a higher point of view. Then I’ll take them to Phuket town to see the Phuket city and the walking streets market.

I’ll also take my friends Jetskiing in Patong, followed by a night of partying on Bangla Road. I’ll show them where to get cheap shots and bring them to play beer pong. It is one of my favorite games to play on a night out.

My next plan is to relax at my favorite hangout spot, Windmill viewpoint. To watch the sunset and also have drinks and smokes with an incredible view.

The next stop will be Karon viewpoint, followed by Promthep Cape, where the sunset will end. Then I’ll take them there to eat as well. They have a huge restaurant with delicious food there. When I was a kid, my mother used to take me there for dinner. Then I’ll go to a nearby reggae bar to chill and drinks.

The last one will be an island hopping trip. I’ll take my friends on a boat to the islands around Phuket. Each island has its own uniqueness. I’d love to do that because it’s so easy to visit other islands when you’re already in Phuket!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?

First and foremost, I’d like to recognize my mother and her company, Siam Herbal. She’s had these amazing shops all over Phuket for the past ten years. She has many amazing products made from natural ingredients, such as herbs, tea, incense, candles, body and face products. And it is from here that we get our income to support me. My outfits, my music/dance classes, and my hair. I’ve spent those money. All of the trips I’ve taken to see the world have been made possible by her generosity!

Nini, my wonderful friend, is up next. She took me in when everyone else, including my family, had abandoned me. I was living with her and she looked after me for months instead of leaving me homeless outside. Sairung, Phoenixe and Elena, three of my other best friends. They all assisted me in improving my mental health and finding employment. They were guiding me and teaching me a lot of things I didn’t know before. They are also my staunchest supporters. And we’re forming a band and a YouTube channel together. It all started with us getting drunk, hanging out, and free-styling to the beats, and now we’re making one.

Boris is the person I’d like to introduce you to next. While others ignored my existence, he was the one who told me he was proud of me. He also motivated me to complete my projects and write music. I wish I could get to know him better and take turns saying what we want to say while listening intently. I hope we will find ourselves in the near future. I always love seeing your good morning text. I wish I could beg you to stay, but I can’t hurt myself that way anymore. When things went wrong, you dried my tears. Even when I was mean to you, you took care of me. I hope we can be adults together and hope the world will open countless opportunities for us. Will you remember when I couldn’t stay sober? But now that I’m sober and I know it’s over… You reminded me of old wounds that need to be healed. I’m doing it now. Thank you for teaching me to appreciate myself more. All of our time together felt like a dream that I don’t want to wake up from. I love you.

Shoutout to all the tarot readers out there who assisted me on my journey!

Finally, I want to thank everyone who believed in me and gave me all of these incredible opportunities in my life.

Website: https://twitch.tv/loligothic_melis

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Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCCikxoYI9upcoyRrsK7KqNw

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