It is done!!!
I am an official  DC9  rated pilot (w/ the limitation of initial operating experience required).  Just to clarify, I did all the training in an MD90 Simulator, which is of the same family and aircraft type as the DC9.  It was a rough ride to start out with but the circle to land I executed went really well.  I'm just happy that I'm done and ready to begin the infinite search for a career with thousands of hours of flying.  I graduate this Friday, April 7th.
Here are more photos of the MD90 type aircraft. Click here!