try to watch two episodes together since they are connected, like watch 3+4 then you can stop and come back later.
when i first started watching it, i was new to animu (only watched few animu with a friend before it) and i didn't understand how this slow paced episodic story works, stopped at episode 7 for a while then went back later with an open mind and enjoyed the hell out of it.
i just love how it's "mission based", hei taking on missions slowly, interacting with people...etc...
season 2 isn't the same sadly (short and fast, just main story now) but if you love DtB you will probably enjoy it (maybe not the ending) but i think it's better to wait for the 4 OVAs since you don't look like in a hurry anyway.
and btw, i hope you are watching the blu ray rips of DtB, it's 720p only but still look amazing. i want dat boxset dammit.
edit: totally forgot about the
manga read this only after the 1st season, similar theme too but not complete yet.