I've had similar this month. Made a promise to myself that I'm going to get more cards in this year. I wasn't able to enter a comp with my mate as it turns out I didn't put in 6 cards last year.
I've put 3 in this month already, unfortunately my golf has been so absolutely honking that my handicap has gone up by 1.
Went out during the week on my own on Tuesday evening and played 1-10 and up 18 and whilst it wasn't perfect, i was hitting the ball better. That's the usual with me though, as soon as I tee up in a comp, it all goes to shite.