Going to agree, I've been watching it, and the pacing and execution of the story are WAY better. The original show dragged a lot, this one really hits all of the emotional marks and hits them well. I've been having a great time watching it! It's like being 12 all over again!
The only things that I'm not a fan of, are the new overly-CGIed transformation sequences, and the fact that they opted to get rid of some of the super-deformed humor. That to me gave the show better humor back in the day, and really helped Serena look like the over-dramatic pathetic crybaby that she was in the beginning of the show.
Minor nitpicks. I love this show!