Things went horribly wrong. It was a real train wreck. We tried to {compensate|mitigate the situation, but it was like trying to stop a flood with a cocktail stick. We're still picking up the pieces and feeling the blow of this disaster.
situation Beyond Repair
This issue has spiraled out of control. It's a total fiasco. We've tried anything to fix it, but nothing seems to work. At this point, it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I tried to explain, but it was pointless.
The rest of the day was just as bad. Everything. I couldn'tthink straight.
By the time I read more reached my destination, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, this atrocious day will be forever remembered as the worst day ever.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out badly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then everything went from bad to absolutely terrible. A series/chain/cascade of unfortunate/awful/disastrous events unfolded/occurred/piled on top each other, leaving me feeling like I was in a nightmare/horror movie/comedy of errors. It's the kind of situation where you just want to scream into a pillow.