Am I just a paranoid Spazz?

[Wendy&Grumpy]

That might be what the interpretation of the word means to you, but, according to the dictionary it's an intransitive verb and defined as an offensive slang term.

I'm not sure what dictionary you're using?

Dictionary.com: 1. an awkward, clumsy, or eccentric person.
2. to move in an awkward or clumsy way (usually followed by out ): She spazzed out and we had broken glass all over the floor.
3. to become more angry than a situation warrants (usually followed by out ): Mom spazzed out when she smelled cigarette smoke on my clothes.
4. to twitch: He was spazzing and muttering to himself, like the old speed freak he is.

Merriam-Webster: a person who is very clumsy or awkward

Where are you finding your definition?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I'm not sure what dictionary you're using?

Dictionary.com: 1. an awkward, clumsy, or eccentric person.
2. to move in an awkward or clumsy way (usually followed by out ): She spazzed out and we had broken glass all over the floor.
3. to become more angry than a situation warrants (usually followed by out ): Mom spazzed out when she smelled cigarette smoke on my clothes.
4. to twitch: He was spazzing and muttering to himself, like the old speed freak he is.

Merriam-Webster: a person who is very clumsy or awkward

Where are you finding your definition?

I got the definition from Encarta:

Encarta Dictionary: English (North America)

Spaz (noun) an offiensive term that deliberately insults somebody’s coordination or competence (slang insult)

Spaz (intransitive verb) same as spaz out (slang offensive)

But, I also got the knowlege of the offensive part from when I was young. It was always known as an offensive term referring to those who had motor coordination problems (for whatever reason), and banned in the schools I attended at the time.


At any rate, lets try to get this thread back on topic.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

I got the definition from Encarta:

Encarta Dictionary: English (North America)

Spaz (noun) an offiensive term that deliberately insults somebody’s coordination or competence (slang insult)

Spaz (intransitive verb) same as spaz out (slang offensive)

But, I also got the knowlege of the offensive part from when I was young. It was always known as an offensive term referring to those who had motor coordination problems (for whatever reason), and banned in the schools I attended at the time.


At any rate, lets try to get this thread back on topic.

Thank you! Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Northeast and am fully aware that there are major differences even across the country!

While we have gone slightly off topic, I do think it's related and very informative.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Thank you! Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Northeast and am fully aware that there are major differences even across the country!

While we have gone slightly off topic, I do think it's related and very informative.

I was a military brat, and grew up in Kansas, Texas, Arizona, New York, California, and Germany. Finally settled in California.

I also think that many dictionaries have "cleaned up" the origin of the word, since it's offensive and are trying to make it a legitimate word by doing so.

 

[Itinkso]

From the Urban Dictionary: another word for "freak out" as in that is what the OP would do if her luggage didn't make it onboard. I won't paste the noun definition here as it isn't PC.

 

[HollandmillerFamily]

Back to the original subject, guys...

My advice:
Woman up.

It sounds like it works out exactly as designed for 99.99% of the people who use the service and it's not worth your stress. Personally, we're paying extra to stay at this Hyatt and use the Disney transfers specifically for this service, along with being able to check in before we get to the port. You're wasting your money and starting off your vacation with too much stress... Relax. It will be fine.

That said... If you're STILL stressing, I thought it was a perfect solution to go check in and, while you're waiting for the bus, just go back to your room to reassure yourself that your bags were indeed picked up.

And if you STILL feel the need to lug your suitcase, then just bring you own. If your mom and aunt aren't as paranoid as you, there's no reason for them to have to lug their bags... They can leave their bags in the room like all the rest of us.

Good luck and have fun no matter what!
Either way--best of luck and have a BLAST on your cruise.

 

[Clotho]

So my question is.... Am I just being a paranoid Spazz because I'm terrified I'm going to board the ship,and find out my bags are still chillin in my hotel room?...

Should I just woman up, let it go and keep my bags in the room and pray for the best? Or just take them down with me, and endure the teasing my mom will give me. Lol.

First of all, I had to laugh at the capitalization of Spazz. *grin* Made it soudn Very Important! LOL

Okay, so I say this: woman up...a bit.

As a kid who great up the daughter of a commercial pilot, we flew standby all my life. That meant often times you would be waiting for a seat on a plane, and you would get "bumped"--meaning people with more seniority or paying passengers took the seat you would have gotten had it been empty. But your luggage still goes on that flight without you. And sometimes you got bumped for a day or two. I remember one harrowing time in Honolulu where we got bumped for a few days, and all our luggage was safely back home in Seattle by then of course...and Mom had for once not packed an overnight bag for all of us kids. Sleeping in our undies was no big deal in Hawaii, but would have been another story had it been a colder locale.

So the importance of a day bag or carry-on was instilled in my early on, and I still think it is a vital practice every traveler should make a habit of. In your carry on should be the minimum you would need to get by for the next 24 hours. So that includes change of undies, something to sleep in, and some basic toiletries. I also include a change of clothes, a book or some other entertainment (like my iPad), and in the case of going to a sunny vacation, my swimsuit. That last one is a definite MUST now since our bags didn't follow us on our honeymoon to Jamaica, and I didn't pack the swimsuit in our carry-on since it wasn't part of my "vital list". Our swimsuits were in the suitcase, it took a few days before they arrived, and we ended up buying gift-shop swimsuits ($$$!!) to tide us over.

I will also note that a bit of care goes into choosing my travel outfits for the same reason. I wear something that is comfortable and modest--I have slept on too many airport chairs or floors in my life, so if I am wearing a dress, I have leggings under them. In fact, my favorite travel outfit is a jersey dress with crop-leggings and some low-heeled walking sandals. And a sweater either on or in my carry-on. This is something comfortable to wear for long periods, I can hoof it all over the place without too much fatigue, can sit or lay in positions without being immodest, can be easily washed and dried in a hotel laundry or sink if I get stuck overnight and feel a need to refresh my outfit, I can take off the leggings if it gets too hot, put on the sweater if I get too cold, and can dress it up** or down depending on where I am going or what I am doing (**I also pack any favorite jewelry in my carry-on, because I don't want them walking off when going through security, or having my heart broken if the whole suitcase gets lost--my favorite necklaces and bracelets are in my possession at all times during air travel! So that means I have "dress up" options should I get stuck without my main luggage for a day or two.)

Hubby has a similar combination with dressy jeans (yes there is such a thing) or slacks, and a graphic tee under a button up shirt, his Fluevog Super-Angels (dressy-casual shoes with very comfortable walking soles). He can button the overshirt up and tuck it in for nicer stuff/colder weather or airports, just wear the tee to dress down/for warmer weather, etc.

A carry-on/day bag with a few essentials doesn't take up too much room, and gives you options if your regular suitcase is delayed for any reason. I'd suggest that if you feel stressed about your luggage arriving late, then a small, thoughtfully packed carry-on my be the peace of mind you are seeking!

 

[m4travel]

We placed our luggage outside the door (perhaps they want it to remain inside the room now?) and stopped by the bell captain's desk on our way to check in for the cruise, mentioning that we'd left our luggage for DCL collection.

Never had a problem.