If I look at what I was like when I was in my early twenties, goodness sake, good thing there was no facebook or twitter back then. I'm glad OP is honest enough to admit his own mistakes, a definite sign of growing up so no need to pass on any judgement...
RoyalDuke, I have seen these requirements myself and quite frankly they never specify whether the last flight in the 12 month period has to be on an airliner or a cessna.. if your ME-IR is valid would you not have had your last flight within 12 months? If not, go get couple of refresher lessons on ME/IR and off you go!