HM is still something to be proud of. Yeah, it'd be nice if it had a bit of money attached to make you prouder, but it certainly beats outright rejection. I've already celebrated mine and I want the end to come so I can tell people without having to explain the situation. Sure my parents don't understand that's its not the same as honorable mention in science fairs (where that is the participation prize name).
Tomorrow is the 2mth anniversary of my brother's death, so maybe the results will come out then. I don't mind HM because I know that family obligations have seriously changed my grad plans anyhow. For those of you who need this to stay in grad school, I wish you luck.