Sure, let's fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words/phrases from the given options:
(a) because
(b) finally
(c) was
(d) couldn't
(e) for
(g) had
(h) full
Complete sentence:
"I wanted to go out (a) because I was absolutely fed up with sitting in the same place and (b) finally realized that my deadline (c) was fast approaching, but a break was badly needed. I just (d) couldn't continue without a break. My deadline (e) for that day's incredible, awe-inspiring column the Tribune was three hours away. Meanwhile, I (g) had already tossed three ideas into the recycle bin (h) full."