You stopped playing because real life is more important, remember?
Real life is still important.
Actually, Dave talked me into just playing less. I'm trying to prioritize real life a lot more now, so I only play when I've finished the school work for the day. I've also begun boxing again, I stopped entirely for some reason when I got a pretty bad flu and was practically immobile for 1 week.
So things are rolling smoothly ATM, gaming and real life balance is good.
Back on-topic: I'm not being ego-maniacal but IMO when you pick players like Vagabond, Shanks and WARPIGS above me for a Strat Battle you're being biased. I'm familiar with my own abilities in a humbler manner than you'd think.