Deciding on a new lens

I have been in turmoil the last few months trying to decide on which new lens I want.
I've been lusting over the 24-70 2.8 for a very long time. But as I saved my pennies, and the time got closer that the reality of this new purchase grew nearer and nearer, I began to second guess myself. Why do I want the 24-70?
Well, a number of reasons.
#1 - some of my favorite photographers use and love this lens
#2 - It's versatile, it zooms in close, and zooms out far, and can maintain a fabulous 2.8 aperture at any focal length

BUT....
I put on the brakes when I started to feel frustrated with the quality of the pictures.
Don't get me wrong. The 24-70 ROCKS in it's class. But where I felt frustrated was with the eyes and the Bokeh. 2.8 is nice, but it's no 1.4 (not that I can nail focus all that well on a 1.4, but you get the point.
I started to search, Amazon is a great place to look at photos taken with a particular lens. So is Flicker. But I searched and searched, and when I came across a photo that moved me, it was a prime. And when I came across a kick ass photo that bugged me in the eyes, it was the 24-70.
Is it a big bug? No, it's not. I'm still so tempted to get that lens for it's versatility.
But did I mention it's heavy too? (compared to my little nifty fifty)
So what do I do.
I've had photog friends take pictures of their kids for me with their 24-70 at all focal lenghts, and then take on with their prime.
I've asked opinions of many other photographers.
Some LOVE the 24-70, Some are disappointed, and some HATE it. The ones who hat it are the prime girls.
So here I sit, just sent of ANOTHER email to another friend asking her opinion, awaiting her answer.
And it hits me.
"It's your hobby Birdee, get what you want!"
And I want prime lenses.
I just do.
I've lived this long with a 50mm on my camera and done many amazing things with it. I put on my kit lens and I am a retard with the zoom. I still find I hit that sweet spot and move my body in and out. I like angles, I like to get right where I want to be. I like to do the work, not have the camera do it for me. (Not judging, just saying). Yes, the 24-70 would still be nice. I wished I was a bazillionaire and could get one to try and let it collect dust until I needed it on those special occasions. But I have a budget, and I think my heart just wants to spend that budget on what I love most. Prime - Baby!