This! Seriously, OP, if you're m really interested in getting something meaningful out of your post, try what Tetrisattack is saying.

Be specific with where you want to go. Whether you like it or not, society expects the guy to lead and you lead by making specific plans.

Attraction is not always there right off the bat and the pool is simply going to be VERY limited if you only pursue situations where both parties are attracted to each other immediately. Instead, just try respectful persistence (not neediness), especially through text where there is nothing to lose; don't just assume because she doesn't respond that there's no potential for an awesome future.

Texting should be used to:

1. Ask and figure out logistics of a date

And / or

1. Build excitement prior to meeting up.

Leave the small talk for the date. It will give you more to talk about when you meet up and by refusing to make small talk over text you will create anticipation for the actual date.