It's okay! I don't blame you - a lot of people say a lot of things about Pathfinder that aren't true, and the only way you can really get a feel for it is by actually playing it.
I've played in a Pathfinder campaign since the beta and I could never go back to 3.5. It doesn't radically re-balance the game, but it streamlines it and makes it funner and easier to play. Plus, more customization options for every class - always nice!