Sometimes A Gift, Sometimes A Wrench Into the Works!

Yesterday, I was praising the game for the gifts handed me that aided my storyline, allowing me to write up what happened. Then, after I posted and powered up my game to play, it handed me a wrench. I didn't expect what happened at all! Now, I have to figure out how to work out this latest twist. For me, it's a real head-scratcher. I may need help, so don't be surprised if I setup a poll on the subject.

How have you handled the 'gifts' and the 'wrenches' the game can randomly hand out?