Ramblings of a 47 year old woman

This blog deals with the ramblings of a 47 year old woman who is still trying to figure it all out. I have been single and dateless for 5 1/2 years, and recently relocated to a new town, got a new job, lost weight, and am ready for love and/ or lust. Questions: Can I still find love without compromising who I am? Can i get beyond the superficiality of looks, and appreciate a man for who he is? Will a man really love/want me at this age? How can I open myself up to love without getting hurt?