Thank you for all of your wishes!!! I didn't check my thread until after I came back from meeting B. Here is the update.... It is super long, I just needed to get it all down for myself...
Here's how we set up the meeting via text (over three days):
On monday afternoon: B: Happy new year! Are you in NYC this week? My week is filling up fast so I wanted to touch base with you soon. T: Happy new year to you too! I get in to new york tomorrow and leave sometime after wed, depending on whether or not I get some cello lessons. B: Sweet. Let me know what works for you. Lunch? Dinner? T: I'll get back to you in a bit... still finalizing (the next morning) T: how about dinner on wednesday? B: Sure. Where is good for you? I'll be coming from my house. It is supposed to rain tomorrow, so we may not want to walk and decide like last time... T: How about XXXX square? Ill be coming from XXXX. Would you like to pick a restaurant? B: There is a really nice restaurant that isn't that expensive but it is on XX and YY. It is either french or moroccan... say around 6? T: Sure, that sounds great! what is the name of the restaurant? Where would you like to meet? B: I think it is called Cafe MXXX. We could just meet there, unless you are unsure how to find it. T: I think I can find it! See you at six? B: Sounds great!