Things went horribly wrong. It was a real mess. We tried to {compensate|address the situation, but it was like trying to stop a tsunami with a teaspoon. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the impact of this disaster.
scenario Beyond Repair
This crisis has spiraled out of control. It's a total catastrophe. We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to be effective. At this point, it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was a complete disaster.
The rest of the day was just as bad. was a catastrophe. I get anything done.
By the time I reached my destination, I was exhausted. This day, this atrocious day will be forever remembered as an epic fail.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out horribly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then things 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 read more you just want to run away and hide.