What happens if I don't have an attorney on the day of my criminal trial?

On the day of my criminal trial I told my attorney and the judge that I was unhappy with my court appointed attorney because of his apparent lack of preparation. The judge told me I could either go forward that day with my attorney or I could go forward pro se. I begged the judge for a continuance so that I could have more time to prepare or at least have time to "try and hire a different attorney". The judge gave me 3 weeks and wrote on the docket sheet that there would be no further continuances. my lawyer was allowed to withdraw that day. I can't afford to hire an attorney and can't find one to do it pro bono. I filed a motion for appointment of counsel citing ineffective counsel but was denied because the judge said I stated in court that i intended to hire my own lawyer. Now what?