The quiet moment before the wheel spins

I was sitting at my desk late last night, the giveaway page open on my screen. The only sound was the hum of my computer. I just wanted to make sure it felt fair, you know? That someone wouldn't land on a prize and think, 'Oh, that's it?'

Running my finger down the list one last time

I had the prize list printed out, a simple sheet of paper. My pen hovered over each line. It wasn't about the value, really, but about the feeling each item might give someone.I crossed out a cheap branded pen and wrote 'a nice notebook' instead. The little upgrades mattered. I remember thinking that if I won this, I'd want to feel genuinely pleased, not just like I'd checked a box.

What I hoped a visitor would see

Transparency was the main thing on my mind. I didn't want any hidden steps or surprise data grabs. The form asked for an email, and that was it—clear and upfront.The wheel itself was just a fun gateway. The real prize, for me, was starting a conversation with someone who was genuinely interested. It felt more like an introduction than a transaction.I closed the laptop, satisfied. The list was balanced, the rules were simple, and it all felt respectful of someone's time and attention. That was the goal.