Great Scott!

Along this path to California, there have been little milestones that have struck me as comical and/or cosmic, but regardless, have made me feel like this move was somehow in my cards, as if it were destiny.

One such example, and probably one of the strongest, is the fact that I live across the street from the Puente Hills Mall.  That doesn't sound all to cosmic, and it didn't to me either, until I learned of the history of this mall.  I was outside smoking at the Outback Steakhouse in the parking lot of this mall with a few of the employees who were on break when I started a conversation with them about how old the mall was.  It has an ancient looking neon sign that features this bitchin rainbow.  It looks like something straight outta the 60's.  They started telling me how there used to be a very conservative owner who wouldn't let Hot Topic or Spencer's have stores, (all this without knowing where I work), but had since been bought and remodeled.

Then the waitress girl starts talking about how Back To The Future was filmed there.

I freaked out.  I couldn't fucking believe it.

The parking lot where the DeLorean first goes back in time with Einstein in the front seat was located at this very mall.  THIS WAS THE TWIN PINES MALL.

I still can't fucking believe it.  Needless to say, whether you understand it or not, this was a sign to me that I was supposed to be living in this exact spot.  I won't try to explain it any further, but this struck me as mystical.

And now, for the pictures.

Puente Hills Mall

and then

Twin Pines Mall

Keep in mind that it has been remodeled since the movie was made, but it's still clearly recognizable.