It sucks to hear that you didn't get to advance far enough and that the glint wasn't enough, but I think you still did great. Last season was rough and I was about to give up in Gold III, but I had some time on the last day in the morning and I got a 8 win streak to get up to Gold II.
Last few seasons alternated for me. One hot the next one cold, and so on. Since the one before this one which just finished was better, I kind of expected it last season to not be so great.