Taking a month off is pretty tough, it usually only works when you're stuck in doors with a new girlfriend playing naked twister;-) Seriously though, the longer you've been playing the more you realise that taking a decent ammount of time off actually improves your playing. Increased creativity and a fresh approach. Get out there, drink some beers, meet some more women. If your playing doesn't improve at least you won't be getting 'hairy palm' syndrome!