The final check before the giveaway

It’s quiet now, hours after the launch page closed. The initial rush of entries has settled into a list of names and emails, and I’m sitting here with a cup of tea that’s gone cold. This part always feels different from the setup.

Looking over the list one last time

I scrolled through the entries again, just to be sure. It wasn’t about checking for duplicates or anything technical, really. It was more about seeing the names, imagining the people behind them who took a moment to spin the wheel.There’s something quietly significant about that. Each entry felt like a small gesture of trust, a willingness to play along with this little idea I put together. I wanted to honor that.

How the wheel decided

The actual spin felt almost ceremonial. I clicked the button and watched it blur, then slow to a stop. It landed on a name I’d seen a few entries back.For a second, I just sat there. There’s a strange mix of relief and responsibility in that moment. The process worked, and it felt clean. No ambiguity, no second-guessing which entry was ‘better’. The wheel was the only judge.

A quiet moment of fairness

It’s a simple thing, but knowing the selection was completely random is what lets me sleep tonight. There was no favorite, no hidden criteria. Just chance, given a fair shot.