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 spoon. We're still picking up the pieces and feeling the blow of this unmitigated catastrophe.
situation Beyond Repair
This problem has spiraled out of control. It's a total catastrophe. We've tried just about everything to fix it, but nothing seems to work. At this point, it feels like we're doomed. Seriously. My {boss|friend|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was pointless.
The rest of the day was just as bad. Everything. I get anything done.
By the time I reached my destination, I was exhausted. This day, this terrible day will be forever remembered as a true disaster.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out horribly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then everything went read more 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.