We're looking for a few good DBAs. Actually, we're looking for a few DBAs that wouldn't mind sharing some of their human frailty and submitting the worst day they had as a DBA. Grant and I will be judging the entries and we'll pick one to be the theme for our Christmas edition of the DBA Team.

Don't worry, we won't make you ride a horse, but we'd like to feature you by name as we "enhance" your story with a few small additions. Perhaps you'll be driving a fancy car, or be dressed to the nines. We might even have you performing a stunt or two.

It won't be pretty, probably not too flattering, but it should be fun. I haven't heard if we will give out prizes to the top entries, but the winner will be relaxing Not Only SQL style in the sun, with a free ticket to SQL Cruise 2015.

This contest should be some fun, and all it takes to enter is a little humility, a recognition of your mistakes, and a good sense of humor. If you've had a bad day, enter your submission and cross your fingers. And if you haven't clicked through any of the links, you might want to. They make this editorial much more interesting.